2019-20 Bulletin

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Programs

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Table of Contents
About This Bulletin ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

About Washington University in St. Louis ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Trustees & Administration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Campus Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

University Policies ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

University Affiliations ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

McKelvey School of Engineering ................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Doctoral Degrees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Master's Degrees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Fields of Study ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Biomedical Engineering .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Post-PhD Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics .................................................................................................................... 24

PhD and Combined MD/PhD in Biomedical Engineering .......................................................................................................... 24

Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering .................................................................................................................. 25

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical Innovation ........................................................................................................... 25

Computational & Data Sciences ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

Computer Science & Engineering .................................................................................................................................................... 29

PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering ................................................................................................................ 39

Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science .......................................................................................................................... 39

Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering .................................................................................................................... 40

Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity Engineering .............................................................................................................. 40

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science and Engineering ..................................................................................... 41

Certificate in Data Mining and Machine Learning ...................................................................................................................... 42

Electrical & Systems Engineering ..................................................................................................................................................... 42

Doctoral Degrees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) ................................................................................................................. 51

Master of Science in Systems Science & Mathematics (MSSSM) ............................................................................................ 51

Master of Science in Data Analytics and Statistics (MSDAS) ................................................................................................... 52

Master of Control Engineering (MCEng) .................................................................................................................................... 53

Master of Engineering in Robotics (MEngR) ............................................................................................................................. 53

Certificate in Imaging Science & Engineering (IS&E) ................................................................................................................ 54

Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering .............................................................................................................................. 56

PhD in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE) .............................................................................................. 61

Master of Science (MS) in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE) ............................................................... 62

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Master of Engineering (MEng) in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE) ..................................................... 62

Combined Master of Engineering/Master of Business Administration (MEng/MBA) .................................................................. 62

Imaging Science (Interdisciplinary PhD) ........................................................................................................................................... 63

Materials Science & Engineering ...................................................................................................................................................... 68

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science .................................................................................................................................. 74

Doctoral Degrees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 83

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) ............................................................................................................ 83

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) .............................................................................................................. 84

Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering ................................................................................................ 85

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering ....................................................................................................... 85

Henry Edwin Sever Institute ............................................................................................................................................................. 86

Construction Management ......................................................................................................................................................... 93

Cybersecurity Management ........................................................................................................................................................ 95

Engineering Management .......................................................................................................................................................... 96

Health Care Operational Excellence .......................................................................................................................................... 97

Information Systems Management ............................................................................................................................................ 97

Project Management .................................................................................................................................................................. 98

Degrees Offered ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 99

Administration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 100

Admissions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 100

Academic Policies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 101

Financial Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 104

Interdisciplinary Opportunities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 106

Inter-University Exchange Program ....................................................................................................................................................... 106

Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship ............................................................................................ 107

Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 109

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The degree requirements and policies in the 2019-20 Bulletin

apply to students entering Washington University during the
2019-20 academic year.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information, applicable

policies and other materials presented in the Bulletin are
accurate and correct as of the date of publication (October
25, 2019). Washington University reserves the right to make
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• To be an institution that excels by its accomplishments in our

About Washington home community, St. Louis, as well as in the nation and the
world.
University in St. To this end, we intend to do the following:

Louis • To judge ourselves by the most exacting standards;

Who We Are Today
Washington University in St. Louis — a medium-sized,
independent university — is dedicated to challenging its
faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater
understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The
university is counted among the world's leaders in teaching and
research, and it draws students from all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Students
and faculty come from more than 100 countries around the
world.
The university offers more than 90 programs and almost
1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral
degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary
fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations
and individualized programs. For more information about the
university, please visit the University Facts (http://wustl.edu/
about/facts) page of our website.
Enrollment by School
For enrollment information (https://wustl.edu/about/university-
facts/#students), please visit the University Facts page of our
website.
Committed to Our Students: Mission
Statement
Washington University's mission is to discover and disseminate
knowledge and to protect the freedom of inquiry through
research, teaching and learning.
Washington University creates an environment that encourages
and supports an ethos of wide-ranging exploration. Washington
University's faculty and staff strive to enhance the lives and
livelihoods of students, the people of the greater St. Louis
community, the country and the world.
• To attract people of great ability from diverse backgrounds;
• To encourage faculty and students to be bold, independent
and creative thinkers;
• To provide an exemplary, respectful and responsive
environment for living, teaching, learning and working for
present and future generations; and
• To focus on meaningful, measurable results for all of our
endeavors.
Trustees & Administration
Board of Trustees
Please visit the Board of Trustees website (http://
boardoftrustees.wustl.edu) for more information.
University Administration
In 1871, Washington University co-founder and then-Chancellor
William Greenleaf Eliot sought a gift from Hudson E. Bridge,
charter member of the university's Board of Directors, to endow
the chancellorship. Soon it was renamed the "Hudson E. Bridge
Chancellorship."
Led by the chancellor, the officers of the university administration
(http://wustl.edu/about/leadership) are detailed on the university
website.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar of Washington University in St. Louis is
designed to provide an optimal amount of classroom instruction
and examination within a manageable time frame, facilitating our
educational mission to promote learning among both students
and faculty. Individual schools, particularly our graduate and
professional schools, may have varying calendars due to the
nature of particular fields of study. Please refer to each school’s
website for more information.

Our goals are as follows: Fall Semester 2019

• To welcome students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds Date Day Description
to create an inclusive community that is welcoming, nurturing August 26 Monday Classes begin
and intellectually rigorous; September 2 Monday Labor Day holiday
• To foster excellence in our teaching, research, scholarship October 12-15 Saturday-Tuesday Fall Break
and service;
November 27- Wednesday- Thanksgiving Break
• To prepare students with the attitudes, skills and habits of December 1 Sunday
lifelong learning and leadership, thereby enabling them to be
December 6 Friday Last day of classes
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December 9-18 Monday- Reading and Exams weekly walk-in sessions facilitated by academic mentors
Wednesday in locations, at times and in formats convenient for the
students. The Learning Center also offers individual
Spring Semester 2020 consulting/coaching for academic skills such as time
management, study skills, note taking, accessing resources
Date Day Description
and so on. Other services include fee-based graduate and
January 13 Monday Classes begin professional school entrance preparation courses.
January 20 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. • Disability Resources supports students with disabilities by
holiday fostering and facilitating an equal access environment for
March 8-14 Sunday-Saturday Spring Break the Washington University community of learners. Disability
April 24 Friday Last day of classes Resources partners with faculty and staff to facilitate
April 27-May 6 Monday- Reading and Exams academic and housing accommodations for students with
Wednesday disabilities on the Danforth Campus. Students enrolled
in the School of Medicine should contact their program's
May 15 Friday Commencement
director. Please visit the Disability Resources website
(https://students.wustl.edu/disability-resources) or contact
Summer Semester 2020 the Learning Center at 314-935-5970 for more information.
Date Day Description • TRIO: Student Support Services is a federally
May 18 Monday First Summer Session funded program that provides customized services for
begins undergraduate students who are low income, who are
May 25 Monday Memorial Day holiday the first in their family to go to college, and/or who have a
documented disability. Services include academic coaching,
July 3 Friday Independence Day
academic peer mentoring, cultural and leadership programs,
holiday
summer internship assistance and post-graduation advising.
August 13 Thursday Last Summer Session
First-year and transfer students are considered for selection
ends
during the summer before they enter their first semester.
Washington University recognizes the individual student’s choice Eligible students are encouraged to apply when they are
in observing religious holidays that occur during periods when notified, because space in this program is limited. For
classes are scheduled. Students are encouraged to arrange with more information, visit the TRIO Program website (https://
their instructors to make up work missed as a result of religious students.wustl.edu/trio-program).
observance, and instructors are asked to make every reasonable Medical Student Support Services. For information about
effort to accommodate such requests. Medical Student Support Services, please visit the School of
Medicine website (https://medicine.wustl.edu).
Campus Resources
Office for International Students and Scholars. If a student is
Student Support Services joining the university from a country other than the United States,
this office can assist that individual through their orientation
The Learning Center is located on the ground floor of Gregg
programs, issue certificates of eligibility (visa documents), and
House on the South 40, and it is the hub of academic support at
provide visa and immigration information. In addition, the office
Washington University in St. Louis. We provide undergraduate
provides personal and cross-cultural counseling and arranges
students with assistance in a variety of forms. Most services
social, cultural and recreational activities that foster international
are free, and each year more than 2,000 students participate
understanding on campus.
in one or more of our programs. For more information, visit the
Learning Center website (https://learningcenter.wustl.edu) or call The Office for International Students and Scholars is located on
314-935-5970. There are three types of services housed within the Danforth Campus in the Danforth University Center at 6475
the Learning Center: Forsyth Boulevard, Room 330. The office can be found on the
Medical Campus in the Mid Campus Center (MCC Building) at
• Academic Mentoring Programs offer academic support
4590 Children's Place, Room 2043. For more information, visit
in partnership with the academic departments in a variety
the Office for International Students and Scholars website (http://
of forms. Academic mentoring programs are designed
oiss.wustl.edu) or call 314-935-5910.
to support students in their course work by helping them
develop the lifelong skill of "learning how to learn" and by Office of Military and Veteran Services is located in Umrath
stimulating their independent thinking. Programs include Hall on the Danforth Campus. This office serves as the
course-specific weekly structured study groups facilitated university’s focal point for military and veteran matters, including
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providing and connecting students with programs and services,
and partnering across campus and in the community. Services
include advising current and prospective students on how to
navigate the university and maximize Department of Defense
and Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits, transition
support, Veteran Ally training for faculty and staff, veteran-
unique programming, and connecting students to campus and
community resources. Military-connected students include
veterans, military service members, spouses, dependent
children, caregivers, survivors and Reserve Officer Training Corp
cadets. There are two university policies that apply to students
who still serve in the Armed Forces and students who use VA
educational benefits:
• The Policy on Military Absences, Refunds and Readmissions
(https://veterans.wustl.edu/policies/policy-for-military-
students) applies to students serving in the U.S. Armed
Forces and their family members when military service
forces them to be absent or withdraw from a course of study.
• The Policy on Protections for VA Educational Benefit Users
(https://veterans.wustl.edu/policies/policy-for-va-students)
applies to students using VA education benefits when
payments to the institution and the individual are delayed
through no fault of the student.
Please visit the Military and Veteran Services website (https://
veterans.wustl.edu) or contact Military and Veteran Services at
314-935-2609 or veterans@wustl.edu for more information.
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center.
The RSVP Center offers free and confidential services including
24/7 crisis intervention, counseling services, resources, support
and prevention education for all students on the Danforth
Campus. The RSVP Center operates from a public health model
and uses trauma-informed practices to address the prevalent
issues of relationship and sexual violence. By providing support
for affected students, it is our goal to foster post-traumatic
growth and resilience and to help ensure academic retention and
success. Our prevention efforts call for community engagement
to engender an intolerance of violence and an active stance
toward challenging cultural injustices that perpetuate such
issues. Learn more at the RSVP Center website (https://
rsvpcenter.wustl.edu).
WashU Cares. WashU Cares assists the university with
handling situations involving the safety and well-being of
Danforth Campus students. WashU Cares is committed
to fostering student success and campus safety through
a proactive, collaborative and systematic approach to the
identification of, intervention with and support of students of
concern while empowering all university community members to
create a culture of caring. If there is a concern about the physical
or mental well-being of a student, please visit the WashU Cares
website (https://washucares.wustl.edu) to file a report.
The Writing Center. The Writing Center, a free service, offers
writing advice to all Washington University undergraduate and
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graduate students. Tutors will read and discuss any kind of work
in progress, including student papers, senior theses, application
materials, dissertations and oral presentations. The Writing
Center staff is trained to work with students at any stage of
the writing process, including brainstorming, developing and
clarifying an argument, organizing evidence, and improving style.
Rather than editing or proofreading, tutors will emphasize the
process of revision and teach students how to edit their own
work.
The Writing Center is located in Olin Library on Level 1.
Appointments (http://writingcenter.wustl.edu) are preferred and
can be made online.
Student Health Services, Danforth
Campus
Habif Health and Wellness Center, formerly known as Student
Health Services, provides medical and mental health care for
undergraduate and graduate students. Habif staff members
include licensed professionals in Medical Services, Mental
Health Services and Health Promotion Services. Please visit
Dardick House on the South 40 or the Habif Health and Wellness
Center website (http://shs.wustl.edu) for more information about
Habif's services and staff members.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
A nurse answer line and after hours mental health crisis line
are available to answer any medical or mental health questions
a student may have when Habif is closed. For after-hours care,
please call 314-935-6666.
Medical Services staff members provide care for the evaluation
and treatment of an illness or injury, preventive health care and
health education, immunizations, nutrition counseling, physical
therapy, and travel medicine and sexual health services. Habif
Health and Wellness Center providers are participating members
of the Washington University in St. Louis Physician's Network.
Any condition requiring specialized medical services will be
referred to an appropriate specialist. Habif accepts most health
insurance plans and will be able to bill the plan according to plan
benefits. The student health insurance plan requires a referral
for medical care any time care is not provided at Habif (except in
an emergency). Call 314-935-6666 or visit the Habif website to
schedule an appointment (http://shs.wustl.edu).
Appointments are also available for the assessment, treatment,
and referral of students who are struggling with substance
abuse.
The Habif Health and Wellness Center pharmacy is available to
all Washington University students and their dependents who
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accepts most prescription insurance plans; students should
check with the pharmacist to see if their prescription plan is
accepted at the pharmacy.
The Habif Health and Wellness Center lab provides full
laboratory services. Approximately 20 tests can be performed
in the lab. The remainder of all testing that is ordered by Habif
is completed by LabCorp. LabCorp serves as Habif's reference
lab, and it is a preferred provider on the student health insurance
plan. This lab can perform any test ordered by Habif providers or
outside providers.
All incoming students must provide proof of immunization
for measles, mumps, and rubella (i.e., two vaccinations after
the age of one year old; a titer may be provided in lieu of the
immunizations). Proof of receiving a meningococcal vaccine is
required for all incoming undergraduate students. A PPD skin
test in the past six months is required for students entering the
university from certain countries; this list of countries may be
found on the Habif website. It is also recommended that, during
the five years before beginning their studies at Washington
University, all students will have received the tetanus diphtheria
immunization, the hepatitis A vaccine series, the hepatitis B
vaccine series, and the varicella vaccine. Medical History Forms
(http://shs.wustl.edu) are available online. Failure to complete
the required forms will delay a student's registration and prevent
their entrance into housing assignments. Please visit the Habif
website for complete information about requirements and
deadlines (http://shs.wustl.edu).
Mental Health Services staff members work with students to
resolve personal and interpersonal difficulties, including conflicts
with or worry about friends or family, concerns about eating or
drinking patterns, and feelings of anxiety and depression. Staff
members help each person figure out their own situation.
Services include individual, group and couples counseling;
crisis counseling; psychiatric consultation; and referral for off-
campus counseling. Call 314-935-6666 or visit the Habif website
to schedule an appointment (http://shs.wustl.edu).
Health Promotion Services provides free programs and risk
reduction information related to issues such as stress, sleep,
sexual health and alcohol/other drugs. For more information,
visit the Zenker Wellness Suite in Sumers Recreation Center
to learn about the programs on campus led by student peer
health educators. Call 314-935-7139 or send an email to
wellness@wustl.edu for more information.
In 2018, this department launched the WashU Recover Group
to provide an opportunity for students in recovery from substance
use to connect with other students with similar experiences.
The group provides local resources, support, meetings and
activities. Members have 24/7 access to a private facility
to study, meet and socialize. The group is not a recovery
program; it is a confidential resource that students can add to
their support system. For more information, send an email to
recovery@wustl.edu.
Important Information About Health
Insurance, Danforth Campus
Washington University has a student health fee that was
designed to improve the health and wellness of the entire
Washington University community. This fee supports health
and wellness services and programs on campus. In addition, all
full-time, degree-seeking Washington University students are
automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan upon
completion of registration. Students may opt out of this coverage
if they provide proof of existing comprehensive insurance
coverage. Information concerning opting out of the student
health insurance plan (http://shs.wustl.edu) can be found online
after June 1 of each year. Habif provides billing services to many
of the major insurance companies in the United States. Specific
fees and co-pays apply to students using Medical Services
and Mental Health Services; these fees may be billable to the
students' insurance plan. More information is available on the
Habif Health and Wellness Center website (http://shs.wustl.edu).
Student Health Services, Medical
Campus
For information about student health services on the Medical
Campus, please visit the Student Health Services page (http://
bulletin.wustl.edu/medicine/resources/student-health) of the
medical school Bulletin.
Campus Security
The Washington University campus is among the most attractive
in the nation, and it enjoys a safe and relaxed atmosphere.
Your personal safety and the security of your property while on
campus is a shared responsibility. Washington University has
made safety and security a priority through our commitment to
a full-time professional police department, the use of closed-
circuit television, card access, good lighting, shuttle services,
emergency telephones, and ongoing educational safety
awareness programs. The vast majority of crimes that occur
on college campuses are crimes of opportunity, which can be
prevented.
The best protection against crime is an informed and alert
campus community. Washington University has developed
several programs to help make your experience here a safe and
secure one. An extensive network of emergency telephones —
including more than 200 "blue light" telephones — is connected
directly to the University Police Department and can alert the
police to your exact location. In addition to the regular shuttle
service, an evening walking escort service and a mobile Campus
Circulator shuttle is available on the Danforth Campus.
The Campus2Home shuttle will provide a safe ride home for
those living in four designated areas off campus — Skinker-
DeBaliviere, Loop South, north of The Loop and just south of the
campus — from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. seven days a week. The
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takes passengers directly to the front doors of their buildings.
Shuttle drivers then will wait and watch to make sure passengers
get into their buildings safely. Community members can track the
shuttle in real time using the WUSTL Mobile App. The app can
be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or the
Google Play Store.
The University Police Department is a full-service organization
staffed by certified police officers who patrol the campus 24
hours a day throughout the entire year. The department offers a
variety of crime prevention programs, including a high-security
bicycle lock program, free personal-safety whistles, computer
security tags, personal safety classes for women and men,
and security surveys. Community members are encouraged
to download and install the personal safety app Noonlight
on their phones; this app allows users to call for help during
emergencies. For more information about these programs, visit
the Washington University Police Department website (https://
police.wustl.edu/Pages/Home.aspx).
In compliance with the Campus Crime Awareness and Security
Act of 1990, Washington University publishes an annual report
(http://police.wustl.edu/clerylogsandreports/Pages/default.aspx)
entitled Safety & Security: Guide for Students, Faculty, and
Staff — Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Reports
and Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program. This report
is available to all current and prospective students on the
Danforth Campus and university employees on the Danforth,
North and West campuses. To request a hard copy, contact
the Washington University Police Department, CB 1038, One
Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899, 314-935-9011.
For information regarding protective services at the
School of Medicine, please visit the Security page (https://
facilities.med.wustl.edu/security) of the Washington University
Operations & Facilities Management Department.
University Policies
Washington University has various policies and procedures
that govern our faculty, staff and students. Highlighted below
are several key policies of the university. Web links to key
policies and procedures are available on the Office of the
University Registrar website (http://registrar.wustl.edu) and on
the university's Compliance and Policies page (http://wustl.edu/
policies). Please note that the policies identified on these
websites and in this Bulletin do not represent an entire repository
of university policies, as schools, offices and departments may
implement policies that are not listed. In addition, policies may be
amended throughout the year.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Washington University encourages and gives full consideration
to all applicants for admission, financial aid and employment.
The university does not discriminate in access to or treatment or
employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race,
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color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic
information.
Policy on Discrimination and
Harassment
Washington University is committed to having a positive learning
and working environment for its students, faculty and staff.
University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic
information. Harassment based on any of these classifications
is a form of discrimination; it violates university policy and will
not be tolerated. In some circumstances, such discriminatory
harassment may also violate federal, state or local law. A copy of
the Policy on Discrimination and Harassment (http://hr.wustl.edu/
policies/Pages/DiscriminationAndHarassment.aspx) is available
on the Human Resources website.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates
university policy and will not be tolerated. It is also illegal under
state and federal law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex (including sexual
harassment and sexual violence) in the university's educational
programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for
asserting claims of sex discrimination. The university has
designated the Title IX Coordinator identified below to coordinate
its compliance with and response to inquiries concerning Title IX.
For more information or to report a violation under the Policy on
Discrimination and Harassment, please contact the following
individuals:
Discrimination and Harassment Response Coordinator
Apryle Cotton, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human
Resources
Section 504 Coordinator
Phone: 314-362-6774
apryle.cotton@wustl.edu
Title IX Coordinator
Jessica Kennedy, Director of Title IX Office
Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 314-935-3118
jwkennedy@wustl.edu
You may also submit inquiries or a complaint regarding civil
rights to the United States Department of Education's Office
of Civil Rights at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20202-1100; by visiting the U.S. Department of Education
website (https://www.ed.gov); or by calling 800-421-3481.
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Student Health
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Washington University is committed to maintaining a safe and
healthy environment for members of the university community
by promoting a drug-free environment as well as one free of
the abuse of alcohol. Violations of the Washington University
Drug and Alcohol Policy (http://hr.wustl.edu/policies/Pages/
DrugandAlcoholPolicy.aspx) or Alcohol Service Policy (http://
pages.wustl.edu/prograds/alcohol-service-policy) will be handled
according to existing policies and procedures concerning the
conduct of faculty, staff and students. This policy is adopted in
accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-
Free Schools and Communities Act.
Tobacco-Free Policy
Washington University is committed to providing a healthy,
comfortable and productive work and learning environment for
all students, faculty and staff. Research shows that tobacco use
in general, including smoking and breathing secondhand smoke,
constitutes a significant health hazard. The university strictly
prohibits all smoking and other uses of tobacco products within
all university buildings and on university property, at all times.
A copy of our complete tobacco-free policy (http://hr.wustl.edu/
policies/Pages/tobaccofreepolicy.aspx) is available on the
Human Resources website.
Medical Examinations
Entering students must provide medical information to the Habif
Health and Wellness Center. This will include rgw completion
of a health history and a record of all current immunizations.
The university strongly recommends appropriate vaccination for
meningococcal disease.
If students fail to comply with these requirements prior to
registration, they will be required to obtain vaccinations for
measles, mumps and rubella at the Habif Health and Wellness
Center, if there is no evidence of immunity. They will be
assessed the cost of the vaccinations. Students will be unable
to complete registration for classes until all health requirements
have been satisfied.
If students are unimmunized, they may be barred from classes
and from all university facilities, including housing units, if in the
judgment of the university their continued presence would pose a
health risk to themselves or to the university community.
Medical and immunization information is to be given via the Habif
Health and Wellness Center (http://shs.wustl.edu) website. All
students who have completed the registration process should
access the website and create a student profile by using their
WUSTL Key. Creating a student profile enables a student to
securely access the medical history form. Students should fill
out the form and follow the instructions for transmitting it to the
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Habif Health and Wellness Center. Student information is treated
securely and confidentially.
Student Conduct
The Student Conduct Code sets forth community standards
and expectations for Washington University students. These
community standards and expectations are intended to foster
an environment conducive to learning and inquiry. Freedom of
thought and expression is essential to the university's academic
mission.
Disciplinary proceedings are meant to be informal, fair and
expeditious. Charges of non-serious misconduct are generally
heard by the student conduct officer. With limited exceptions,
serious or repeated allegations are heard by the campuswide
Student Conduct Board or the University Sexual Assault
Investigation Board where applicable.
Complaints against students that include allegations of sexual
assault or certain complaints that include allegations of sexual
harassment in violation of the Student Conduct Code are
governed by the procedures found in the University Sexual
Assault Investigation Board Policy (https://wustl.edu/about/
compliance-policies/governance/usaib-procedures-complaints-
sexual-assault-filed-students), which is available online or in
hard copy from the Title IX coordinator or the director of Student
Conduct and Community Standards.
Students may be accountable to both governmental authorities
and to the university for acts that constitute violations of law and
the Student Conduct Code.
For a complete copy of the Student Conduct Code (https://
wustl.edu/about/compliance-policies/academic-policies/
university-student-judicial-code), visit the university website.
Undergraduate Student Academic
Integrity Policy
Effective learning, teaching and research all depend upon the
ability of members of the academic community to trust one
another and to trust the integrity of work that is submitted for
academic credit or conducted in the wider arena of scholarly
research. Such an atmosphere of mutual trust fosters the free
exchange of ideas and enables all members of the community to
achieve their highest potential.
In all academic work, the ideas and contributions of others must
be appropriately acknowledged, and work that is presented
as original must be, in fact, original. Faculty, students and
administrative staff all share the responsibility of ensuring
the honesty and fairness of the intellectual environment at
Washington University.
Scope and Purpose
This statement on academic integrity applies to all
undergraduate students at Washington University. Graduate
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students are governed by policies in each graduate school or
division. All students are expected to adhere to the highest
standards of behavior. The purpose of the statement is twofold:
1. To clarify the university's expectations with regard to
undergraduate students' academic behavior; and
2. To provide specific examples of dishonest conduct. The
examples are only illustrative, not exhaustive.
Violations of This Policy Include but Are
Not Limited to the Following:
1. Plagiarism
Plagiarism consists of taking someone else's ideas, words
or other types of work product and presenting them as
one's own. To avoid plagiarism, students are expected
to be attentive to proper methods of documentation and
acknowledgment. To avoid even the suspicion of plagiarism,
a student must always do the following:
• Enclose every quotation in quotation marks and
acknowledge its source.
• Cite the source of every summary, paraphrase,
abstraction or adaptation of material originally prepared
by another person and any factual data that is not
considered common knowledge. Include the name of
author, title of work, publication information and page
reference.
• Acknowledge material obtained from lectures, interviews
or other oral communication by citing the source (i.e., the
name of the speaker, the occasion, the place and the
date).
• Cite material from the internet as if it were from a
traditionally published source. Follow the citation style
or requirements of the instructor for whom the work is
produced.
2. Cheating on an Examination
A student must not receive or provide any unauthorized
assistance on an examination. During an examination, a
student may use only materials authorized by the faculty.
3. Copying or Collaborating on Assignments Without
Permission
When a student submits work with their name on it, this is
a written statement that credit for the work belongs to that
student alone. If the work was a product of collaboration,
each student is expected to clearly acknowledge in writing all
persons who contributed to its completion.
Unless the instructor explicitly states otherwise, it is
dishonest to collaborate with others when completing any
assignment or test, performing laboratory experiments,
writing and/or documenting computer programs, writing
papers or reports, or completing problem sets.
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If the instructor allows group work in some circumstances but
not others, it is the student's responsibility to understand the
degree of acceptable collaboration for each assignment and
to ask for clarification, if necessary.
To avoid cheating or unauthorized collaboration, a student
should never do any of the following:
• Use, copy or paraphrase the results of another person's
work and represent that work as one's own, regardless
of the circumstances.
• Refer to, study from or copy archival files (e.g., old tests,
homework, solutions manuals, backfiles) that were not
approved by the instructor.
• Copy another's work or permit another student to copy
one's work.
• Submit work as a collaborative effort if they did not
contribute a fair share of the effort.
4. Fabrication or Falsification of Data or Records
It is dishonest to fabricate or falsify data in laboratory
experiments, research papers or reports or in any other
circumstances; to fabricate source material in a bibliography
or "works cited" list; or to provide false information on a
résumé or other document in connection with academic
efforts. It is also dishonest to take data developed by
someone else and present them as one's own.
Examples of falsification include the following:
• Altering information on any exam, problem set or class
assignment being submitted for a re-grade.
• Altering, omitting or inventing laboratory data to submit
as one's own findings. This includes copying laboratory
data from another student to present as one's own;
modifying data in a write-up; and providing data to
another student to submit as one's own.
5. Other Forms of Deceit, Dishonesty or Inappropriate
Conduct
Under no circumstances is it acceptable for a student to do
any of the following:
• Submit the same work, or essentially the same work,
for more than one course without explicitly obtaining
permission from all instructors. A student must disclose
when a paper or project builds on work completed earlier
in their academic career.
• Request an academic benefit based on false information
or deception. This includes requesting an extension
of time, a better grade or a recommendation from an
instructor.
• Make any changes (including adding material or erasing
material) on any test paper, problem set or class
assignment being submitted for a re-grade.
• Willfully damage the efforts or work of other students.
• Steal, deface or damage academic facilities or materials.
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• Collaborate with other students planning or engaging in
any form of academic misconduct.
• Submit any academic work under someone else's name
other than one's own. This includes but is not limited to
sitting for another person's exam; both parties will be
held responsible.
• Engage in any other form of academic misconduct not
covered here.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. To seek clarification,
students should ask the professor or the assistant in instruction
for guidance.
Reporting Misconduct
Faculty Responsibility
Faculty and instructors are strongly encouraged to report
incidents of student academic misconduct to the academic
integrity officer in their school or college in a timely manner so
that the incident may be handled fairly and consistently across
schools and departments. Assistants in instruction are expected
to report instances of student misconduct to their supervising
instructors. Faculty members are expected to respond to student
concerns about academic dishonesty in their courses.
Student Responsibility
If a student observes others violating this policy, the student is
strongly encouraged to report the misconduct to the instructor,
to seek advice from the academic integrity officer of the school
or college that offers the course in question, or to address the
student(s) directly.
Exam Proctor Responsibility
Exam proctors are expected to report incidents of suspected
student misconduct to the course instructor and/or the Disability
Resource Center, if applicable.
Procedure
Jurisdiction
This policy covers all undergraduate students, regardless of
their college of enrollment. Cases will be heard by school-
specific committees according to the school in which the class is
listed rather than the school in which the student is enrolled. All
violations and sanctions will be reported to the student's college
of enrollment.
Administrative Procedures
Individual undergraduate colleges and schools may design
specific procedures to resolve allegations of academic
misconduct by students in courses offered by that school, so
long as the procedures are consistent with this policy and with
the Student Conduct Code.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities in a
Hearing
A student accused of an academic integrity violation — whether
by a professor, an assistant in instruction, an academic integrity
officer or another student — is entitled to do the following:
• Review the written evidence in support of the charge
• Ask any questions
• Offer an explanation as to what occurred
• Present any material that would cast doubt on the
correctness of the charge
• Receive a determination of the validity of the charge without
reference to any past record of misconduct
When responding to a charge of academic misconduct, a student
may do the following:
• Deny the charges and request a hearing in front of the
appropriate academic integrity officer or committee
• Admit the charges and request a hearing to determine
sanction(s)
• Admit the charges and accept the imposition of sanctions
without a hearing
• Request a leave of absence from the university (however,
the academic integrity matter must be resolved prior to re-
enrollment)
• Request to withdraw permanently from the university with
a transcript notation that there is an unresolved academic
integrity matter pending
A student has the following responsibilities with regard to
resolving the charge of academic misconduct:
• Admit or deny the charge. This will determine the course of
action to be pursued.
• Provide truthful information regarding the charges. It is a
Student Conduct Code violation to provide false information
to the university or anyone acting on its behalf.
Sanctions
If Found Not in Violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy
If the charges of academic misconduct are not proven, no record
of the allegation will appear on the student's transcript.
If Found in Violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy
If, after a hearing, a student is found to have acted dishonestly
or if a student has admitted to the charges prior to a hearing,
the school's academic integrity officer or committee may impose
sanctions, including but not limited to the following:
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• Issue a formal written reprimand
• Impose educational sanctions, such as completing a
workshop on plagiarism or academic ethics
• Recommend to the instructor that the student fail the
assignment (a given grade is ultimately the prerogative of the
instructor)
• Recommend to the instructor that the student fail the course
• Recommend to the instructor that the student receive a
course grade penalty less severe than failure of the course
• Place the student on disciplinary probation for a specified
period of time or until defined conditions are met. The
probation will be noted on the student's transcript and
internal record while it is in force.
• In cases serious enough to warrant suspension or expulsion
from the university, refer the matter to the Student Conduct
Board for consideration.
Additional educational sanctions may be imposed. This list is not
intended to be exhaustive.
Withdrawing from the course will not prevent the academic
integrity officer or hearing panel from adjudicating the case,
imposing sanctions or recommending grade penalties, including
a failing grade in the course.
A copy of the sanction letter will be placed in the student's
academic file.
Appeals
If a student believes the academic integrity officer or the
committee did not conduct a fair hearing or if a student believes
the sanction imposed for misconduct is excessive, they may
appeal to the Student Conduct Board within 14 days of the
original decision. Appeals are governed by Section VII C of the
Student Conduct Code.
Records
Administrative Record-Keeping
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the academic integrity officer in each
school to keep accurate, confidential records concerning
academic integrity violations. When a student has been found to
have acted dishonestly, a letter summarizing the allegation, the
outcome and the sanction shall be placed in the student's official
file in the office of the school or college in which the student is
enrolled.
In addition, each school's academic integrity officer shall make
a report of the outcome of every formal accusation of student
academic misconduct to the director of Student Conduct and
Community Standards, who shall maintain a record of each
incident.
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Multiple Offenses
When a student is formally accused of academic misconduct
and a hearing is to be held by an academic integrity officer, a
committee, or the Office of Student Conduct and Community
Standards, the person in charge of administering the hearing
shall query the Office of Student Conduct and Community
Standards about the student(s) accused of misconduct. The
director shall provide any information in the records concerning
that student to the integrity officer. Such information will be
used in determining sanctions only if the student is found to
have acted dishonestly in the present case. Evidence of past
misconduct may not be used to resolve the issue of whether a
student has acted dishonestly in a subsequent case.
Reports to Faculty and Student Body
School and college academic integrity officers are encouraged
to make periodic (at least annual) reports to the students and
faculty of their school concerning accusations of academic
misconduct and the outcomes, without disclosing specific
information that would allow identification of the student(s)
involved.
Graduate Student Academic
Integrity Policies
For graduate student academic integrity policies, please refer to
each individual graduate school.
Statement of Intent to Graduate
Students are required to file an Intent to Graduate at WebSTAC
(https://acadinfo.wustl.edu) prior to the semester in which they
intend to graduate. Additional information is available in the
dean's offices of each school and in the Office of the University
Registrar (http://registrar.wustl.edu).
Student Academic Records and
Transcripts
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(FERPA) — Title 20 of the United States Code, Section 1232g,
as amended — provides current and former students of the
university with specific rights of access to and control over
their student record information. In compliance with the statute,
appropriate federal regulations, and guidelines recommended
by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admissions Officers, the university has adopted procedures that
implement these rights.
A copy of the university policies regarding educational records
and the release of student record information is available from
the Office of the University Registrar (http://registrar.wustl.edu)
and the university website (https://wustl.edu).
Transcript requests for Danforth Campus students may
be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar
through WebSTAC. The School of Medicine registrar (http://
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registrar.med.wustl.edu/services/transcripts-and-certification) In McKelvey School of Engineering, many of the professional

accepts requests for transcripts and certification records degrees are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
for students and alumni of Audiology and Communication Commission of ABET (http://abet.org).
Sciences, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Clinical
University College is a member of the University Professional
Investigation, Genetic Epidemiology, Health Administration,
and Continuing Education Association, the North American
Health Behavior Research, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational
Association of Summer Sessions, the Association of University
Therapy, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapy,
Summer Sessions, and the Center for Academic Integrity.
Population Health Sciences, Psychiatric Epidemiology, the
Business-related programs in University College are not
School of Dentistry and the School of Medicine. Instructions and
accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
additional information are available on the University Registrar
Business (AACSB International).
website (http://registrar.wustl.edu).
The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar
University Affiliations Association. The School of Law is a member of the Association
of American Law Schools, the American Society of Comparative
Washington University is accredited by the Higher
Law, the Clinical Legal Education Association, the Southeastern
Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org)
Association of Law Schools, the Central Law Schools
(800-621-7440). Washington University is a member of the
Association, the Mid-America Law Library Consortium, the
American Academy of Arts & Sciences, American Association
American Association of Law Libraries, and the American
of University Women (AAUW), American Council of Learned
Society of International Law.
Societies (ACLS), American Council on Education (ACE),
Association of American Colleges & Universities (AACU), The School of Medicine is a member of the Liaison Committee
Association of American Universities (AAU), College Board, on Medical Education.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), Hispanic The Brown School at Washington University is accredited by the
Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU), Independent Council on Social Work Education and the Council on Education
Colleges and Universities of Missouri (ICUM), National for Public Health.
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU),
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements The University Libraries are a member of the Association of
(NC-SARA), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), and the Research Libraries.
University Research Association (URA). The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is nationally accredited
The College of Arts & Sciences is a member of the American by the American Alliance of Museums.
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
(AACRAO), International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI),
National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA), National
Association of Advisors for Health Professions (NAAHP), and the
Midwest Associate of Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA).

The College of Architecture was one of the eight founding

members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
(ACSA) in 1912.

The Graduate School is a founding member of both the

Association of Graduate Schools and the Council of Graduate
Schools.

The Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design's Master

of Architecture degree is accredited by the National Architectural
Accreditation Board (NAAB), and its Master of Landscape
Architecture degree is accredited by the Landscape Architecture
Accrediting Board (LLAB).

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts is a founding

member of and accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

The Olin Business School is a charter member (1921) of

the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
International (AACSB).

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McKelvey School of
Engineering
McKelvey School of Engineering offers programs of instruction
and research leading to specified master's and doctoral degrees.
Both full-time and part-time students may pursue most of the
graduate programs offered by Engineering. A few graduate
programs are designed primarily for full-time students. However,
numerous locally employed engineers, scientists and technical
managers have earned master's degrees through part-time
study. Many evening graduate courses are offered, and many
other graduate courses are taught during the late afternoon.
Students who are employed full-time and who are interested
in investigating the possibility of doctoral graduate work should
consult directly with the director of the particular department or
program in which they are interested.
Contact Information
McKelvey School of Engineering
Lopata Hall, Suite 203
Washington University in St. Louis
CB 1220
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
314-935-7974 (Admissions)
314-935-5830 (Graduate Student Services)
Email: engineeringgradadmissions@wustl.edu
Website: http://engineering.wustl.edu/
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is not only an
exploration of the knowledge in a given discipline but also an
original contribution to it. To the extent that doctoral education
has been successful, the student's relationship to learning is
significantly changed. Having made a discovery, developed
an insight, tested a theory or designed an application, the PhD
recipient is no longer a student but a colleague of the faculty. It
is for this reason that the PhD is the highest degree offered by a
university.
The core mission of PhD programs at research universities
is to educate the future faculty of other research universities
and institutions of higher education. Graduates of Washington
University participate in research and teaching; they also make
valuable contributions to society by applying the analytical
and creative skills required for scholarship to careers in the
business, government and nonprofit sectors. The Graduate
School therefore works with other university offices to ensure
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that students have the opportunity to develop these transferable
skills.
Among the critical components the university provides for these
purposes are a small and select graduate student body, faculty
members dedicated to scholarly work, and the physical facilities
needed for research. In these regards, Washington University
compares favorably to the finest graduate institutions in the
world. However, the key ingredients of PhD completion must
be provided by the student: a love of learning and a desire
to increase the sum of human knowledge. Motivation and
perseverance are prerequisites for success in PhD programs.
Doctor of Science
The Doctor of Science (DSc) degree is conferred in recognition
of the candidate's abilities and attainments in some field of
engineering or applied science. The DSc is a doctorate in
science equivalent to a PhD doctoral degree. The departments
of Electrical & Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
& Materials Science offer both the PhD and DSc doctoral options
for graduate students. For information about the differences
between the PhD and DSc degrees, please refer to the DSc
and PhD Comparison (PDF) (https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs/Documents/DoctoralComparisonSection.pdf).
General Requirements
Candidates for doctoral degrees at Washington University must
complete all courses required by their department; maintain
satisfactory academic progress; pass certain examinations;
fulfill residence and teaching requirements (if applicable); write,
defend and submit a dissertation; and file an Intent to Graduate
form on WebSTAC (https://acadinfo.wustl.edu).
Engineering-based doctoral degrees require a minimum of 72
units. The doctoral program requires 36 to 48 units of course
work and 24 to 36 units of research. The specific distribution
decisions are made by the individual programs and departments.
The doctorate can be awarded only to those students whose
knowledge of their field of specialization meets contemporary
standards. Course work completed more than seven years
prior to the date the degree is awarded generally cannot be
accepted as satisfying degree requirements. No courses will
be accepted toward degree requirements if the course exceeds
the 10-year maximum time period unless they are formally
approved by the Engineering Graduate Board. In addition, all
milestone requirements for the degree must be completed within
seven years from the time the student is admitted to a graduate
program.
The doctoral degree has a residency requirement of one year.
To satisfy the requirement, the student must devote full time for
two consecutive semesters to academically relevant activities on
the Washington University campus. A limited amount of outside
employment may be permitted, but only with the approval of the
department or program chairman and/or the dean. Candidates
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for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are required to follow the
guidelines of the Graduate School. Please refer to the Graduate
School website (http://graduateschool.wustl.edu) for policies
and guidelines for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Candidates
for the Doctor of Science degree are required to follow the
guidelines of McKelvey School of Engineering. Please refer to
the DSc and PhD Comparison (PDF) (https://mems.wustl.edu/
graduate/programs/Documents/DoctoralComparisonSection.pdf)
for more information about the DSc requirements.
Adviser & Doctoral Committee
Once admitted to graduate standing, each doctoral student
will have an adviser appointed by the chair or director of the
designated area of specialization. It is the responsibility of the
adviser to help the student plan a graduate program.
Each department within McKelvey School of Engineering has
its own policy related to the selection of a doctoral committee;
therefore, students should consult with their faculty adviser
regarding the appointment of their doctoral committee.
Doctoral Qualifying Examination
To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, the student
must pass a comprehensive qualifying examination that may
consist of both written and oral portions. The examination is
administered by the student's department or program, and the
student should consult their adviser for information concerning
the scope of the examination and the dates on which it is given.
The examining panel will consist of faculty members approved
by the department chair or the program director.
Doctoral Dissertation
Doctoral candidates must submit a satisfactory dissertation that
involves independent creative work in an area of specialization
and that demonstrates an ability for critical and constructive
thinking. It must constitute a definite contribution to knowledge
in some field of engineering or applied science. The research
that is the subject of the dissertation must have been performed
under the supervision of a member of the faculty of McKelvey
School of Engineering. The candidate must defend the
dissertation during a final oral examination by an examining
committee to be nominated by the adviser and approved by the
appropriate dean.
Doctor of Philosophy candidates should refer to the Doctoral
Dissertation Guide (http://graduateschool.wustl.edu/sites/
graduateschool.wustl.edu/files/Doctoral%20Dissertation
%20Guide%202018_Links.pdf) found on the Graduate School
website for specific information about preparing their dissertation
for submission. Doctor of Science students should prepare their
dissertation according to the DSc & Master's Thesis Format
Guidelines (https://engineering.wustl.edu/current-students/
student-services/Pages/forms.aspx#thesis-submission) found on
the Engineering website.
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Each candidate for the doctoral degree must electronically
submit a final approved version of their dissertation. The
dissertation should include an abstract that embodies the
principal findings of the research and that has been approved by
the doctoral committee as ready for publication. Such an abstract
will be published in Dissertation Abstracts, which announces the
availability of the dissertation for distribution.
Master's Degrees
Master of Engineering Versus
Master of Science Degrees
Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees are typically viewed
as terminal degrees allowing maximum flexibility in course
selection. Master of Science (MS) degrees are more
structured in terms of required course work, and students with
undergraduate degrees specifically in engineering are often
better prepared to enter these master's programs. Graduates
from MS programs are better prepared to move forward to
doctoral programs, as they often become more involved in
research experience. However, MS programs also include
course-only options for those not interested in doing research.
There are different ways to earn a master's degree at
Washington University:
• There are a number of Engineering disciplines that admit
students who wish to pursue a terminal master's degree. In
some programs, both the course option and thesis option are
available.
• Undergraduate students at Washington University may
apply for the Bachelor's/Master's program in Engineering,
in which graduation with a BS or AB is followed by one year
of graduate study leading to the MEng or MS degree. This
option is described in the Combined Majors and/or Multiple
Degrees (http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/engineering/
#combinedmajors) section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
• Students who have not previously earned a master's degree
in the same field as their PhD may earn the MS on the way
to their PhD. This option is available in some disciplines but
not in all of them.
• Students who have not previously earned a master's degree
in the same field as their PhD may be awarded an MS for
work done in a PhD program that they are leaving without
completing. This option is available in some disciplines but
not in all of them.
General Requirements
Candidates for master's degrees should note that, in most MS
programs, both the thesis option and the course option are
available. The course option may be of particular interest to part-
time students who, because of their employment, might find it
more convenient than the thesis requirement. All candidates
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for the master's degrees should consult with their adviser to
determine the option they will follow.
All requirements for master's degrees must be completed within
six years from the time the student is admitted to graduate
standing. A maximum of six units of graduate credit obtained
at institutions other than Washington University may be
applied toward the master's degree awarded by Engineering.
Transfer credit must be recommended and approved by the
department chair or program director and adviser, as well as by
the Engineering registrar. No courses carrying grades lower than
B can be accepted for transfer credit.
For the thesis option, a minimum of 24 units of course work and
a minimum of 6 units of research are required. The student must
also write a satisfactory thesis prepared under the supervision
of a member of the Engineering faculty. Candidates for master's
degrees under the course option must submit a minimum of 30
units of approved graduate course credit. A department may
have additional requirements beyond the minimum requirement
stated previously. Students should consult with their adviser as
several master's degrees require more than 30 graduate units.
Multiple Master's Degrees
To earn more than one master's degree from Engineering, the
student's final program of course work for each such master's
degree must include a minimum of 15 units of preapproved
courses not included as part of the final program of course work
for any other master's degree awarded by Engineering.
Master's Thesis
A candidate for the MS degree under the thesis option should
prepare their thesis according to the Master's Thesis Format
Guidelines (http://engineering.wustl.edu/current-students/
student-services/Pages/forms.aspx) found on the Engineering
website.
The candidate's department chair or program director will
appoint a thesis committee of three faculty members, with
the student's adviser as chair, who will read the thesis and
judge its acceptability. For a full set of submission instructions,
please visit our Graduate Student Services website (https://
engineering.wustl.edu/current-students/student-services/Pages/
thesis-dissertation-submissions.aspx).
Master's Final Examinations
The final examination for the MS candidates under the thesis
option consists of an oral examination conducted by the
thesis committee and any additional faculty members that the
department or program chairman may wish to designate. At this
examination, the candidate will present and defend the thesis.
Candidates for the MS under the course option may be required
to pass a final examination. The form of this examination is
determined by the faculty of the area of specialization, and
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students should consult their advisers, department chairs, or
program directors for details concerning this examination.
Fields of Study
• Biomedical Engineering (p. 16)
• Computational & Data Sciences (p. 25)
• Computer Science & Engineering (p. 29)
• Electrical & Systems Engineering (p. 42)
• Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (p. 56)
• Imaging Science (Interdisciplinary PhD) (p. 63)
• Materials Science & Engineering (p. 68)
• Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (p. 74)
For additional graduate programs, please visit the Henry Edwin
Sever Institute (p. 86) section of this Bulletin.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering (BME) seeks to advance and integrate
life science knowledge with engineering methods and
innovations that contribute to improvements in human health and
well-being. Our vision is that lasting knowledge of biomedical
systems and paradigm-shifting engineering technology will
arise from integrating engineering concepts and basic science
knowledge from the molecular level to the whole-body level. We
believe that those taught to work across multiple disciplines and
to integrate modeling and experimental systems approaches will
be uniquely positioned to advance and generate new disciplines
in biomedical engineering.
With this vision in mind, we are committed to educating the next
generation of biomedical engineers. We have leveraged our
interdisciplinary strengths in engineering and clinical and life
sciences to build a biomedical engineering department around
research programs of excellence and translational potential:
Biomedical & Biological Imaging; Cancer Technologies;
Cardiovascular Engineering; Molecular & Cellular Systems
Engineering; Neural Engineering; Orthopedic Engineering; and
Regenerative Engineering in Medicine. These areas provide
exciting opportunities for students with a variety of backgrounds
and interests.
Students seeking the Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical
Engineering will need to complete 30 course credits, which
include a core curriculum. MS students pursuing the thesis
option perform research on a topic approved by the research
mentor. Results of the study are published in a thesis that
is defended in front of a committee of faculty members prior to
graduation. The results should be of quality high enough to be
published as a paper in a peer-reviewed journal. A total of 30
credits can be completed in two to four semesters.
Students seeking the Master of Engineering (MEng) in
Biomedical Innovation will complete an immersive 12-month
medical technology entrepreneurial experience that culminates
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in their own intellectual property, which is intended to be spun
out into commercial endeavors following graduation. A total of 30
credits of course work is required.
Students seeking the PhD in Biomedical Engineering may
choose to study in one of seven multidisciplinary research
programs that represent frontiers in biomedical engineering.
Our core faculty work collaboratively with more than 90 affiliated
faculty to offer students the opportunity to learn in a diverse and
rich spectrum of BME research areas. Students graduating with
the PhD in Biomedical Engineering are prepared to pursue paths
in research and development in academic and industry settings,
and they are also ready to contribute to teaching and research
translation. The MD/PhD in Biomedical Engineering, which
is offered jointly with the top-ranked School of Medicine, gives
students in-depth training in modern biomedical research and
clinical medicine. The typical MD/PhD career combines patient
care and biomedical research but leans toward research.
Email: bme@seas.wustl.edu
Website: https://bme.wustl.edu/graduate
Faculty
Daniel Moran (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Daniel-Moran.aspx)
PhD, Arizona State University
Motor control; neural engineering; neuroprosthetics; movement
biomechanics
Quing Zhu (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Quing-
Zhu.aspx)
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Biophotonics and multimodality ultrasound and optical imaging
Associate Professors
Dennis L. Barbour (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Dennis-Barbour.aspx)
MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Auditory physiology; sensory cortex neurocircuitry; novel
perceptual diagnostics and therapeutics
Princess Imoukhuede (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Princess-Imoukhuede.aspx)
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Ligand-receptor signal transduction; angiogenesis;
computational systems bioengineering

Chair Baranidharan Raman (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/

Pages/Barani-Raman.aspx)
Lori A. Setton (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ PhD, Texas A&M University
Lori-Setton.aspx) Computational and systems neuroscience; neuromorphic
Lucy and Stanley Lopata Distinguished Professor of Biomedical engineering; pattern recognition; sensor-based machine olfaction
Engineering
PhD, Columbia University Jin-Yu Shao (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Jin-
Biomaterials for local drug delivery; tissue regenerations specific Yu-Shao.aspx)
to the knee joints and spine PhD, Duke University
Cell mechanics; receptor and ligand interactions; molecular
Endowed Professors biomechanics
Rohit V. Pappu (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Jon Silva (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Rohit-Pappu.aspx) Jonathan-Silva.aspx)
Edwin H. Murty Professor of Engineering PhD, Washington University
PhD, Tufts University Ion channel biophysics
Macromolecular self assembly and function; computational
Kurt A. Thoroughman (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
biophysics
Pages/Kurt-Thoroughman.aspx)
Yoram Rudy (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Yoram-Rudy.aspx) Human motor control and motor learning; neural computation
Fred Saigh Distinguished Professor of Engineering
PhD, Case Western Reserve University Assistant Professors
Cardiac electrophysiology; modeling of the cardiac system Hong Chen (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Hong-
Chen.aspx)
Professors PhD, University of Washington
Jianmin Cui (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Physical acoustics; therapeutic ultrasound and ultrasound
Jianmin-Cui.aspx) imaging
PhD, State University of New York–Stony Brook
Nate Huebsch (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
Ion channels; channel structure-function relationship; biophysics
faculty.aspx?bio=114)
PhD, Harvard University
Cell-material Interactions, iPSC-based tissue modeling to study
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Abhinav Kumar Jha (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ BME (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?

faculty.aspx?bio=125) sch=E&dept=E62&crslvl=5:8).
PhD, University of Arizona
Development of computational-imaging solutions for diagnosing
E62 BME 501C BME Doctoral Seminar Series
and treating diseases This is a 1-unit credit option for BME students who attend
Jai S. Rudra (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Jai- regularly scheduled BME seminars (or approved substitute
seminars). A satisfactory grade is obtained by submission of a
Rudra.aspx) two-page peer-reviewed paper written by one of the regularly
PhD, Louisiana Tech University scheduled BME seminar speakers whose seminar you attended.
Peptide-based biomaterials; immunoengineering; immunology Papers are to be submitted to the graduate student administrator
of nanoscale aggregates; development of vaccines and for review by the director of doctoral studies. Prerequisites:
Students must be current BME students in their second year or
immunotherapies
beyond in order to register.
Michael D. Vahey (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ Credit 1 unit.
faculty.aspx?bio=113)
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology E62 BME 506 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering
Biophysical mechanisms of infectious disease; fluorescence This seminar course consists of a series of tutorial lectures on
Imaging Science and Engineering with emphasis on applications
microscopy; microfluidics
of imaging technology. Students are exposed to a variety of
imaging applications that vary depending on the semester, but
Senior Professor may include multispectral remote sensing, astronomical imaging,
Larry Taber (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Larry- microscopic imaging, ultrasound imaging, and tomographic
imaging. Guest lecturers come from several parts of the
Taber.aspx)
university. This course is required of all students in the Imaging
PhD, Stanford University Science and Engineering program; the only requirement is
Mechanics of growth and development; cardiac mechanics attendance. This course is graded pass/fail. Prerequisite:
admission to Imaging Science and Engineering program.
Senior Lecturer Same as E35 ESE 596
Credit 1 unit.
Patricia Widder (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Patricia-
Widder.aspx)
E62 BME 507 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry
MS, Washington University
This class is designed to construct a theoretical foundation
for ionizing radiation dose calculations and measurements in
Lecturer a medical context and prepare graduate students for proper
Noah Ledbetter (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Noah- scientific presentations in the field of x-ray imaging and radiation
therapy. Specifically, a student completing this course will be
Ledbetter.aspx)
able to do the following: 1. Understand and apply key concepts
PhD, University of Utah specific to energy deposition for both ionizing photon interactions
and transport in matter and for energetic charged particle
Senior Emeritus Professor interactions and transport in matter. Radiation sources include
radioactivity, x-ray tubes, and linear accelerators. 2. Understand
Frank Yin (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Frank-Yin.aspx)
the theoretical details of ion-chamber based dosimetry and
MD, PhD, University of California, San Diego of both cavity-theory based (TG-21) and Monte-Carlo based
(TG-51) clinical protocols. 3. Perform and present real-world
Degree Requirements style research projects as a group, and present these projects in
a typical professional scientific format and style. 4. Achieve an
Please visit the following pages for information about our appreciation of the history and potential future developments in
graduate programs: ionizing radiation detection and dosimetry. Prerequisites: BS in
physics or engineering and instructor approval.
• Postdoctoral Medical Physics Certificate (p. 24) Credit 3 units.
• PhD and Combined MD/PhD in Biomedical Engineering
(p. 24) E62 BME 5071 Radiobiology
Effects of ionizing radiations on living cells and organisms,
• Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering (p. 25) including physical, chemical, and physiological bases of radiation
cytotoxicity, mutagenicity and carcinogenesis. Textbook:
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical Innovation Radiobiology for the Radiologist. Eric Hall and Amato Giaccia.
(p. 25) Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: graduate student standing
and one year each of biology, physics and organic chemistry, or
Courses approval of instructor.
Credit 2 units.
Below are all BME graduate-level courses. Visit online
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E62 BME 5072 Radiation Therapy Physics
Ionizing radiation use in radiation therapy to cause controlled
biological effects in cancer patients. Physics of the interaction of
the various radiation modalities with body-equivalent materials,
and physical aspects of clinical applications. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: graduate student standing or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 5073 Radiation Protection and Safety
This course will introduce concepts of radiation protection
and safety. The focus will be on how to protect humans and
environment from ionizing radiation. Special emphasis will be on
radiological protection in clinics. Prerequisite: graduate student
standing or permission of the instructor.
Credit 2 units.
E62 BME 523 Biomaterials Science
An understanding of the interactions between biological systems
and artificial materials is of vital importance in the design of
medical devices. This course will introduce the principles
of biomaterials science, unifying knowledge from the fields
of biology, materials science, surface science, and colloid
science. The course will be taught from the primary scientific
literature, focusing on the study of protein/surface interactions
and hydrogel materials.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 524 Tissue Engineering
This course integrates the principles and methods of engineering
and life sciences toward the fundamental understanding of
normal and pathological mammalian tissues especially as they
relate to the development of biological substitutes to restore
or improve tissue function. Current concepts and strategies
including drug delivery, tissue and cell transplantation, and
in vivo tissue regeneration will be introduced as well as their
respective clinical applications. Prerequisites: BME 366; or
MEMS 3410, Biol 2960 and 2970; or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 527 Design of Artificial Organs
Medical devices that replace the function of one of the major
organs in the body must usually interface with flowing blood.
Examples include total artificial hearts, left ventricular assist
devices, membrane oxygenators, hemodialysis systems and
encapsulated endocrine cells. The design of these devices relies
on integration of knowledge from a variety of fields, in particular
computational fluid dynamics and blood rheology. We will study
the process by which a concept for a device eventually leads to
a functioning, blood-contacting medical device, with most of the
focus on the design of left ventricular assist devices. Students
will learn to use CAD to design blood pumping devices, test their
designs via computational fluid dynamics, and 3D print and test
their pumps with water. Prerequisites: BME 366 or equivalent
course in transport phenomena (including momentum and mass
transfer).
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 528 Translational Regenerative Medicine
This course provides students with an opportunity to connect
basic research with applications in translation for several
tissues/disease models. Course sessions will alternate between
literature on basic mechanisms of development/stem cell biology
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and applications led by researchers or clinicians working in each
area. Areas of focus will include cardiovascular development/
congenital heart disease and arrhythmia, lung, endocrinology/
diabetes, gut/intestinal disorders, musculoskeletal, neural
(peripheral and brain), liver, hematology and eye. Emphasis
on how discovery can be translated will be a major focus of
the course. Students will be expected to review and present
on primary literature in the field. Graduate standing is required.
Prerequisites: graduate standing Engineering or DBBS.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 530A Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers
This course is designed for upper-level undergraduates and
first-year graduate students with a background in engineering.
This course covers the biology of cells of higher organisms:
protein structure and function; cellular membranes and
organelles; cell growth and oncogenic transformation; cellular
transport, receptors, and cell signaling; and the cytoskeleton,
the extracellular matrix, and cell movement. Emphasis will be
placed on examples relevant to biomedical engineering. The
course will include two lectures per week and one discussion
section. In the discussion section, the emphasis will be on
experimental techniques used in cell biology and the critical
analysis for primary literature. Note that this course does not
count for engineering topics credits and is meant to fulfill a
life science requirement for engineering or physical sciences
graduate students. Prerequisites: Biol 2960 and Biol 2970 or
graduate standing.
Credit 4 units.
E62 BME 532 Physics of Biopolymers and Bioinspired
Polymers
This course will cover physics concepts from the statistical
physics of polymers and polymer solutions to describe
proteins, nucleic acids, and bioinspired polymers. Topics
include statistical physics concepts, theoretical and numerical
descriptions of polymers, applying these descriptions to
biopolymers, the thermodynamics of polymer solutions, concepts
of polymer dynamics, descriptions of polymeric materials
and advanced topics in phase transitions and molecular
design. The material will be fast-paced and involve rigorous
mathematical descriptions, experimental design, interpretations
of experimental data, and some numerical simulations. The
course will be heavy on individual homework and team-
based project work. Direct connections between concepts and
modern topics in biology and biomaterials will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: BME 320B or equivalent and a first course in
transport phenomena.
Same as E62 BME 432
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 533 Biomedical Signal Processing
Course designed for graduate students with little or no
background in signal processing. Continuous-time and discrete-
time application of signal processing tools to a variety of
biomedical problems. Course topics include review of linear
signals and systems theory, frequency transforms, sampling
theorem, basis functions, linear filtering, feature extraction,
parameter estimation and biological system modeling. Special
emphasis will be placed on signal transduction and data
acquisition. Additional topics include noise analysis of real-
world biosignals, biological system identification, stochastic/
chaotic/fractal/nonlinear processes in biological systems.
Concepts learned in class will be applied using software tools
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to 1D biomedical signals such as biological rhythms, chemical
concentrations, blood pressure, speech, EMG, ECG, EEG.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 537 Computational Molecular Biology
This course is a survey of algorithms and mathematical methods
in biological sequence analysis (with a strong emphasis on
probabilistic methods) and systems biology. Sequence analysis
topics include introduction to probability, probabilistic inference in
missing data problems, hidden Markov models (HMMs), profile
HMMs, sequence alignment, and identification of transcription-
factor binding sites. Systems biology topics include the discovery
of gene regulatory networks, the quantitative modeling of gene
regulatory networks, synthetic biology, and (in some years) the
quantitative modeling of metabolism. Prerequisite: CSE 131 or
CSE 501N.
Same as E81 CSE 587A
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 538 Cell Signal Transduction
This course will cover the elements of cell signal transduction
important to human development, homeostasis and disease.
Lectures will be combined with primary literature review to
cover canonical signaling and current topics within the field.
Spatial, time and dose-dependent aspects of signaling will be
of particular focus. Topics include G-protein–coupled receptors,
receptor tyrosine kinases, adhesion signaling, the MAPK
cascade, lipid signaling, the DNA damage response, and
autocrine, paracrine and juxtacrine signaling. Prerequisites: BME
530A or BME 5068.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 542 Biomacromolecules Design and Engineering
Biological macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
and nucleic acids) are important components of the cell and
its supporting matrix that perform a wide array of functions.
This course will introduce the principles and recent advances
in nucleic acid/gene engineering, protein/peptide engineering,
and chemical/enzymatic conjugation technologies; it will also
discuss the application of engineered biomacromolecules in
clinical therapeutics/diagnostics, biosensing, bioimaging, and
biocatalysis. Students will learn material through lecture, reading,
homework, scientific publications, and molecular visualization
tools. Students will work individually or in pairs/groups to develop
and lead discussions on engineering biomacromolecules and
molecular characterization techniques. Prerequisites: basic
knowledge of genes and cloning.
Same as E62 BME 442
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 543 Molecular and Cellular Engineering
The ability to engineer biological function at the cellular level
holds tremendous potential for both basic and applied science.
This course aims to provide knowledge and practical proficiency
in the methods available for measuring and controlling the
molecular organization of eukaryotic cells. Topics to be covered
include genome engineering using viral- and CRISPR-Cas
systems; spatial and temporal control of proteins and their
interactions; methods for characterizing and engineering post-
translational modifications; and the relationship between cellular
organization and function in migration, immune cell target
recognition, and differentiation. Examples from recent scientific
literature will provide the foundation for these topics.
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Same as E62 BME 443
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 544 Biomedical Instrumentation
This course will include operational and instrumentation
amplifiers for bioelectric event signal conditioning, interfacing,
and processing; instrumentation noise analysis and filter design;
A/D converters and hardware and software principles as related
to sampling, storing, processing, and display of biosignals;
modeling, analysis, and operation of transducers, sensors,
and electrodes for physiological and imaging systems; and an
introduction to ultrasound, X-ray, and optical imaging systems. In
addition, students will be involved in three projects of designing
and building instrumentation amplifier and filter systems,
ultrasound systems, and optical systems. Prerequisites: BME
301A and BME 301B.
Same as E62 BME 444
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 550 Numerical Methods for Computational
Modeling in Biomedicine
Advanced computational methods are required for the creation
of biological models. Students will be introduced to the process
of model development from beginning to end, which includes
model formulation, how to solve and parameterize equations,
and how to evaluate model success. To illustrate the potential
of these methods, participants will systematically build a model
to simulate a "real-life" biological system that is applicable to
their research or interest. A mechanistic appreciation of the
methods will be gained by programming the methods in a low-
level language (C++) in a Linux environment. While extensive
programming knowledge is not required, participants are likely to
find that some programming background will be helpful. Students
enrolled in the 550 graduate class will be required to complete
a final project that incorporates the methods taught in class.
Prerequisites: introductory programming course similar to E81
CSE 131.
Same as E62 BME 450
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 5565 Mechanobiology of Cells and Matrices
At the interface of the cell and the extracellular matrix,
mechanical forces regulate key cellular and molecular events
that profoundly affect aspects of human health and disease.
This course offers a detailed review of biomechanical inputs that
drive cell behavior in physically diverse matrices. In particular,
cytoskeletal force-generation machineries, mechanical roles
of cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions, and regulation of matrix
deformations are discussed. Also covered are key methods
for mechanical measurements and mathematical modeling of
cellular response. Implications of matrix-dependent cell motility
in cancer metastasis and embryonic development are discussed.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Same as E37 MEMS 5565
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E62 BME 559 Intermediate Biomechanics
This course covers several of the fundamental theories of solid
mechanics that are needed to solve problems in biomechanics.
The theories of nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity and
poroelasticity are applied to a large range of biological tissues
including bone, articular cartilage, blood vessels, the heart,
skeletal muscle, and red blood cells. Other topics include muscle
activation, the biomechanics of development and functional
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adaptation, and the mechanics of hearing. Prerequisites: BME
240 and ESE 318 and ESE 319 or equivalent, or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 562 Mechanics of Growth and Development
This course applies the fundamental principles of solid
mechanics to problems involving growth, remodeling and
morphogenesis of cells, tissues and organs. Introduction to
developmental biology, nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity
and active contraction. Particular topics include cellular
morphogenetic mechanisms, growth and development of the
cardiovascular system, and adaptive remodeling of bone.
Prerequisites: BME 240 or MEMS 241 or equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E62 BME 564 Orthopaedic Biomechanics — Cartilage/
Tendon
Basic and advanced viscoelasticity and finite strain analysis
applied to the musculoskeletal system, with a primary focus on
soft orthopaedic tissues (cartilage, tendon and ligament). Topics
include: mechanical properties of cartilage, tendon and ligament;
applied viscoelasticity theory for cartilage, tendon and ligament;
cartilage, tendon and ligament biology; tendon and ligament
wound healing; osteoarthritis. This class is geared to graduate
students and upper-level undergraduates familiar with statics
and mechanics of deformable bodies. Prerequisite: BME 240
or equivalent. Note: BME 590Z (BME 463/563) Orthopaedic
Biomechanics — Bones and Joints is not a prerequisite.
Same as E37 MEMS 5564
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 565 Biosolid Mechanics
Introduction to the mechanical behaviors of biological tissues
of musculoskeletal, cardiac and vascular systems. Topics to be
covered include static force analysis and nonlinear optimization
theory; linearly elastic models for stress-strain analysis and
solutions to relevant problems in bioelasticity; models of active
structures (e.g., muscles); strain energy methods and nonlinear
tissue behaviors; and introductory theory for finite element
analysis. Emphasis will be placed on modeling stress-strain
relations with relevance to biological tissues. Prerequisites: BME
240 or equivalent and ESE 318 and ESE 319.
Same as E62 BME 465
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 570 Mathematics of Imaging Science
This course will expose students to a unified treatment of the
mathematical properties of images and imaging. This will include
an introduction to linear vector space theory, operator theory on
Hilbert spaces, and concepts from applied functional analysis.
Further, concepts from generalized functions, Fourier analysis,
and Radon transform will be discussed. These tools will be
applied to conduct deterministic analyses of imaging systems
that are described as continuous-to-continuous, continuous-
to-discrete, and discrete-to-discrete mappings from object
properties to image data. In addition, imaging systems will be
analyzed in a statistical framework where stochastic models
for objects and images will be introduced. Prerequisite: senior
standing or instructor permission.
Credit 3 units.
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E62 BME 5702 Application of Advanced Engineering Skills
for Biomedical Innovators
Students will work in small teams to apply core engineering
skills covered in BME 5701 such as FEM, CAD, microcontroller
programming, circuit design, data informatics, and app
development to particular clinical needs or processes chosen by
the instructing staff. Prerequisites: BME 5701 or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 5711 Ideation of Biomedical Problems and
Solutions
This course is part one of the year-long master's design
sequence for the BME Master of Engineering. The course will
begin with a boot camp primer of HIPAA certification, clinical
etiquette, medical law, and intellectual property law. This
will be followed by a rotation period of guided shadowing of
clinicians. Following each rotation, students will review and
present their findings, with a view toward problem solving and
project generation. Three-fourths of the way through the course,
students will form into teams, choose a master's project, and
begin intensive study of their chosen problem or process. The
final weeks of the course will focus on problem scope and
definition, identification of creative alternatives, and consultation
with experts in the field. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Master
of Engineering program.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 5712 Implementation of Biomedical Solutions
This course is part two of the year-long master's design
sequence for the BME Master of Engineering. Students will
work in small groups to begin to design a solution to the
problem identified in BME 5711. Options and alternatives will
be evaluated and a best-choice solution will be chosen, based
on an in-depth study of constraints upon the problem, including
engineering materials, economic, safety, social, manufacturing,
ethical, sustainability, and other requirements. Core skills such
as FEM, CAD, circuit design, microcontroller programming, and
3-D printing will be applied to create first an alpha mockup for
proof of concept, followed by a full working prototype by the
end of the semester. Prerequisites: BME 5711 or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 5713 Translation of Biomedical Solutions to
Products
This course is the third and final part of the year-long master's
design course sequence. Through a repeated sequence of
iteration, fabrication and verification, design teams will refine and
optimize their master's design project, bringing it to completion.
Prerequisites: BME 5712 or permission of instructor.
Credit 4 units.
E62 BME 572 Biological Neural Computation
This course considers the computations performed by the
biological nervous system with a particular focus on neural
circuits and population-level encoding/decoding. Topics include
Hodgkin-Huxley equations; phase-plane analysis; reduction of
Hodgkin-Huxley equations; models of neural circuits; plasticity
and learning; and pattern recognition and machine learning
algorithms for analyzing neural data. Note: Graduate students
in psychology or neuroscience who are in the Cognitive,
Computational and Systems Neuroscience curriculum pathway
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may register in Biol 5657 for 3 credits. For non-BME majors,
conceptual understanding, and selection/application of right
neural data analysis technique are stressed. Hence homework
assignments/examinations for the two sections are different,
however all students are required to participate in a semester-
long independent project as part of the course. Prerequisites:
calculus, differential equations, basic probability and linear
algebra. Undergraduates need permission of the instructor. Biol
5657 prerequisites: permission from the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 5722 Feasibility Evaluation of Biomedical Products
This is the second course of the Master of Engineering -
Biomedical Innovation sequence in product development.
Students will practice the steps in biomedical product
development, including medical need validation, brainstorming
initial solutions, market analysis, solution evaluation, regulatory,
patent, and intellectual property concerns, manufacturability,
risk assessment and mitigation, and global considerations. The
course will focus on applying product development techniques
to several real unmet medical needs; students will thus perform
analysis and create reports and presentations for several
different product solutions. Peer and faculty evaluations
will provide feedback to improve individual technique. Local
biomedical entrepreneurs will also visit to share their expertise
and experiences. Prerequisite: admission to the Master of
Engineering program.
Credit 2 units.
E62 BME 5723 Realization of Biomedical Products in the
Marketplace
This course is the third in the MEng-BMI Biomedical Product
Development sequence, focusing on the final stages of
analysis to bring forth a leading solution concept. Solution
concepts are screened for killer risks in the areas of intellectual
property, regulatory, reimbursement, business models, and
technical feasibility to identify viable concepts. From there,
manufacturability and product specifications are evaluated
against user and design requirements to select a concept
that offers the highest value with lowest risk. Throughout the
course, students will practice effective communication of risk
factors through pitch presentations and executive summary
reports. In addition, specialists from the St. Louis entrepreneurial
community will share their experiences as guest speakers.
Prerequisites: BME 5722; MEng-BMI candidates only.
Credit 1 unit.
E62 BME 5731 Business Foundations for Biomedical
Innovators
For medical innovators, a successful translation from product to
market will require careful strategy and an understanding of the
steps needed to form and fund a biotech business, either as a
new startup or as an extension of the product line of an existing
company. This course will provide a first look at the steps in this
process, including intellectual property concerns, R&D, clinical
strategy, regulatory issues, quality management, reimbursement,
marketing strategy, sales and distribution, operating plans, and
approaches to funding. Prerequisites: MEng program.
Credit 2 units.
E62 BME 5732 Entrepreneurship for Biomedical Innovators
This course will apply the concepts covered in BME 5731 in an
interactive process that will provide practical experience. Topics
of intellectual property, R&D, clinical strategy, regulatory issues,
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quality management, reimbursement, marketing strategy, sales
and distribution, operating plans, and approaches to funding will
be covered. Along with practical exercises, access to specialists
and experts in these topics from the St. Louis entrepreneurial
community will be provided as an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: BME 5731; MEng-BMI candidates only.
Credit 2 units.
E62 BME 574 Quantitative Bioelectricity and Cardiac
Excitation
Action potential generation, action potential propagation,
source-field relationships in homogeneous and inhomogeneous
media, models of cardiac excitation and arrhythmia, quantitative
electrocardiography. Prerequisites: differential equations,
Laplace transform, electromagnetic field theory (undergraduate
level).
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 575 Molecular Basis of Bioelectrical Excitation
Ion channels are the molecular basis of membrane excitability
in all cell types, including neuronal, heart and muscle cells. This
course presents the structure and the mechanism of function
of ion channels at the molecular level. It introduces the basic
principles and methods in the ion channel study as well as
the structure-function relation of various types of channels.
Exemplary channels that have been best studied are discussed
to illustrate the current understanding. Prerequisites: knowledge
of differential equations, electrical circuits and chemical kinetics.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 5771 Biomedical Product Development
Advances in science and technology have opened the health
care field to innovation now more than any other time in history.
Engineers and inventors can make real and rapid improvements
to patient treatments, length of hospital stay, procedure time,
cost containment, and accessibility to treatment. However,
a successful transition from idea to implementation requires
careful market analysis and strategy planning. This course will
address the steps in this process, including personal and team
strength assessment, medical need validation, brainstorming
initial solutions, market analysis, solution evaluation, regulatory,
patent and intellectual property concerns, manufacturability,
risk assessment and mitigation, and global considerations.
Students will be expected to review resource material prior to
coming to class in order to facilitate active class discussion and
team-based application of the material during class; regular
attendance will be key to course success. The course will focus
on applying product development techniques to several real
unmet medical needs; students will thus perform analysis and
create reports and presentations for several different product
solutions. Peer and faculty evaluations will provide feedback
to improve individual technique. In addition, throughout the
semester, local biomedical entrepreneurs will visit to share
their expertise and experiences. Prerequisites: graduate or
professional student standing or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 5772 Biomedical Business Development
For medical innovators, a successful translation from product
to market will require careful strategy and an understanding of
the steps needed to form and fund a biotech business, either
as a new startup or as an extension of the product line of an
existing company. This course will address the steps in this
process, including intellectual property concerns, R&D, clinical
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strategy, regulatory issues, quality management, reimbursement,
marketing strategy, sales and distribution, operating plans, and
approaches to funding. Prerequisites: graduate or professional
student standing or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E62 BME 5799 Independent Study for Candidates in the
Master of Engineering Program
Independent investigation on a topic of special interest. The
student and mentor must justify the requested number of units.
The MEng program director must approve the requested number
of units.
Credit variable, maximum 6 units.
E62 BME 5820 Fundamentals and Applications of Modern
Optical Imaging
Analysis, design, and application of modern optical imaging
systems, with emphasis on biological imaging. The first part
of the course will focus on the physical principles underlying
the operation of imaging systems and their mathematical
models. Topics include ray optics (speed of light, refractive
index, laws of reflection and refraction, plane surfaces, mirrors,
lenses, aberrations), wave optics (amplitude and intensity,
frequency and wavelength, superposition and interference,
interferometry), Fourier optics (space-invariant linear systems,
Huygens-Fresnel principle, angular spectrum, Fresnel diffraction,
Fraunhofer diffraction, frequency analysis of imaging systems),
and light-matter interaction (absorption, scattering, dispersion,
fluorescence). The second part of the course will compare
modern quantitative imaging technologies, including but not
limited to digital holography, computational imaging, and super-
resolution microscopy. Students will evaluate and critique recent
optical imaging literature. Prerequisites: ESE 318 and ESE 319
or their equivalents; ESE 330 or Physics 421 or equivalent.
Same as E35 ESE 582
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E62 BME 589 Biological Imaging Technology
This class develops a fundamental understanding of the physics
and mathematical methods that underlie biological imaging and
critically examine case studies of seminal biological imaging
technology literature. The physics section examines how
electromagnetic and acoustic waves interact with tissues and
cells, how waves can be used to image the biological structure
and function, image formation methods and diffraction limited
imaging. The math section examines image decomposition
using basis functions (e.g., Fourier transforms), synthesis
of measurement data, image analysis for feature extraction,
reduction of multidimensional imaging datasets, multivariate
regression and statistical image analysis. Original literature
on electron, confocal and two photon microscopy, ultrasound,
computed tomography, functional and structural magnetic
resonance imaging and other emerging imaging technology are
critiqued.
Same as E35 ESE 589
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E62 BME 5901 Integrative Cardiac Electrophysiology
Quantitative electrophysiology of the heart, integrating from
the molecular level (ion channels, regulatory pathways, cell
signaling) to the cardiac cell (action potential and calcium
transient), multicellular tissue (cell-cell communication) and the
whole heart. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E62 BME 5902 Cellular Neurophysiology
This course will examine the biophysical concepts of synaptic
function, with a focus on the mechanisms of neural signal
processing at synapses and elementary circuits. The course
combines lectures and discussion sessions of primary research
papers. Topics include synaptic and dendritic structure, electrical
properties of axons and dendrites, synaptic transmission,
rapid and long-term forms of synaptic plasticity, information
analysis by synapses and basic neuronal circuits, principles
of information coding, mechanisms of learning and memory,
function of synapses in sensory systems, and models of
synaptic disease states such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
diseases. In addition, a set of lectures will be devoted to modern
electrophysiological and imaging techniques as well as modeling
approaches to study synapses and neural circuits. Prerequisite:
senior or graduate standing.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 591 Biomedical Optics I: Principles
This course covers the principles of optical photon transport in
biological tissue. Topics include a brief introduction to biomedical
optics, single-scatterer theories, Monte Carlo modeling of photon
transport, convolution for broad-beam responses, radiative
transfer equation and diffusion theory, hybrid Monte Carlo
method and diffusion theory, and sensing of optical properties
and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: differential equations.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E62 BME 5911 Cardiovascular Biophysics Journal Club
This journal club is intended for beginning graduate students,
advanced undergraduates and MSTP students with a
background in the quantitative sciences (engineering, physics,
math, chemistry, etc.). The subjects covered are inherently
multidisciplinary. We review landmark and recent publications in
quantitative cardiovascular physiology, mathematical modeling
of physiologic systems and related topics such as chaos theory
and nonlinear dynamics of biological systems. Familiarity
with calculus, differential equations and basic engineering/
thermodynamic principles is assumed. Knowledge of anatomy/
physiology is optional.
Credit 1 unit.
E62 BME 5913 Molecular Systems Biology: Computation
& Measurements for Understanding Cell Physiology and
Disease
Systems-level measurements of molecules in cells and tissues
harbor the promise of identifying the ways in which tissues
develop, maintain, age, and become diseased. This class
will introduce the systems-level measurement techniques for
capturing molecular information and the mathematical and
computational methods for harnessing the information from
these measurements to improve our understanding of cell
physiology and disease. This is a practical class, which involves
implementation of the concepts in MATLAB and will be applied
to existing, real data from published journal articles. Molecular
topics will include gene expression, microRNA, proteins, post-
translational modifications, drugs, and splicing. Computational/
mathematical topics covered will include statistical inference,
dimensionality reduction techniques, unsupervised and
supervised machine learning, and graph-based techniques.
Prerequisites: A working knowledge of molecular biology, linear
algebra, and statistics is required.
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Credit 3 units. EN: TU combined MD/PhD degrees. The latter degrees are conferred
jointly with the School of Medicine.
E62 BME 594 Ultrasound Imaging
The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 72 credits beyond
This course will introduce basic principles of ultrasound imaging,
diagnostic ultrasound imaging system, clinical applications, and the bachelor's level, with a minimum of 36 being course credits
emerging technologies in industry. Prerequisite: ESE 351. (including the core curriculum) and a minimum of 24 credits of
Same as E62 BME 494 doctoral dissertation research.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
The core curriculum that must be satisfied by all PhD students
consists of the following:
Postdoctoral Medical Physics • One graduate-level course in life science from an approved
Certificate list
• One graduate-level course in mathematics from an approved
Students seeking the Postdoctoral Medical Physics list
Certificate must complete 18 course credits, which can be
• One graduate-level course in computer science from an
completed in 2 to 4 semesters. A Medical Physics Certificate
approved list or exemption by proficiency
allows a student with a PhD in physics or another related subject
• Four BME courses from an approved list
to apply for medical physics residency programs and to seek a
career as a clinical medical physicist. Please visit the Biomedical Engineering (BME) website
(https://bme.wustl.edu/graduate/phd/Pages/default.aspx) for a
Required Courses
comprehensive list of the approved courses.
Code Title Units
Up to 9 credits of BME 601C Research Rotation and/or BME
Biol 4580 Principles of Human Anatomy and 3 501C Graduate Seminar may be counted toward the 36 credits
Development of graduate courses required for the PhD, so a total of 27
BME 507 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry 3 additional credits (usually nine courses, including the core
BME 589/ESE 589 Biological Imaging Technology 3 curriculum) are required for the PhD. Up to two 400-level
BME 5071 Radiobiology 2 courses may be counted toward the nine courses required
for the PhD (not including independent study courses, journal
BME 5072 Radiation Therapy Physics 3
clubs or seminar-based courses). Graduate courses may be
BME 5073 Radiation Protection and Safety 2
transferred in (up to 24 credits) but must be evaluated and
BME 5074 Advance Clinical Medical Physics Lab 2 approved by the director of doctoral studies. The evaluation and
Total Units 18 approval may occur at any time, but course transfer does not
become official until after one year in residence at Washington
Additional Information University.

• To be admitted to the Medical Physics Certificate program, a Students seeking the PhD in Biomedical Engineering enroll
candidate must have a PhD in physics, nuclear engineering in two to three courses each semester and participate in one or
or a similar field and submit a formal application. two laboratory rotations during the first year. Ten months after
• Candidates must have three undergraduate-level or they enroll in the program, students take their oral qualifying
graduate-level advanced physics courses to be considered exam, which consists of a presentation of their research done
for admission. to date in the mentor's laboratory followed by an oral exam
addressing any issues directly related to their rotation report or
Contact Information their oral presentation. Upon successfully passing the qualifying
examination, they advance to candidacy and complete the
Contact: Rao Khan
balance of their requirements. During the second and third years,
Email: khanrf@wustl.edu
students complete their remaining courses, participate in one
Website: https://radonc.wustl.edu/education/ semester of a mentored teaching experience, and begin their
post-phd-graduate-certificate-in- thesis research. By the end of the third year, students must
medical-physics/ complete their thesis proposal. Students must also complete
one accepted and one submitted first-author publication and
PhD and Combined MD/PhD in complete a dissertation.
Biomedical Engineering Students pursuing the combined MD/PhD in Biomedical
Engineering must complete the degree requirements in both
The department offers programs that lead to the Doctor
schools. MD/PhD students typically complete the first two years
of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering as well as
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one or more research rotations, then the remaining requirements
for the doctoral degree, and finally the clinical training years of
the medical degree. The department generally gives graduate
course credits for some of the medical school courses toward
fulfillment of course requirements for the PhD degree. This
is arranged on an individual basis between the student, their
academic adviser and the director of doctoral studies.
Master of Science (MS) in
Biomedical Engineering
The core curriculum that must be satisfied by all graduate MS
students consists of the following:
• Two graduate-level courses in life sciences
• One graduate-level course in mathematics
• One graduate-level course in computer science
• Three BME courses from the approved course list
Please visit the Policies and Regulations Guide located on the
Biomedical Engineering (BME) website (http://bme.wustl.edu/
graduate/ms/Pages/default.aspx) for a comprehensive list of the
core and approved courses.
Candidates for the MS must accumulate a total of 30 graduate
course credits beyond the bachelor's degree. Only 6 of these 30
credits may be transferred from another university. There are two
options: thesis and non-thesis.
Thesis Option
For this option, a minimum of 24 graduate course credits is
required, with the balance being thesis research. The courses
must fulfill the core curriculum requirements; courses can be
found in the Policies and Regulations Guide on the BME website
(http://bme.wustl.edu/graduate/ms/Pages/default.aspx).
The remainder of the course work is generally driven by the
student's research interest. Upon completion of the thesis, the
candidate must pass an oral defense conducted by their thesis
committee. This will consist of a public presentation followed
by questions from the committee. Candidates must have a
cumulative grade-point average of 2.7 or better to receive the
degree.
Non-Thesis Option
Candidates must accumulate a total of 30 graduate credits,
have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better, and satisfy the core
curriculum requirement (courses can be found in the Policies and
Regulations Guide on the BME website (http://bme.wustl.edu/
graduate/ms/Pages/default.aspx)). The balance of the course
credits should be selected with a view toward coherence
reflecting a specialization in a research area.
Graduate-level courses given by other departments and schools
may be substituted for courses in the approved list with the
permission of the Director of Master's Studies. The full list of
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approved courses can be found in the Policies and Regulations
Guide on the BME website (http://bme.wustl.edu/graduate/ms/
Pages/default.aspx).
Master of Engineering (MEng) in
Biomedical Innovation
This 12-month professional graduate degree is designed for
students interested in entrepreneurship or "intra"preneurship
for advanced placement within a medical device company or
another type of health care company or for running their own
startup. It is a team-based approach in which students develop
the engineering, design and business skills needed to solve an
unmet clinical need.
The program consists of 30 units that are distributed into five
areas:
• Engineering Skills (6 units)
• Master Design (10 units)
• Biomedical Product Development (4 units)
• Biomedical Business Development (4 units)
• Targeted Electives (6 units)
The Master of Engineering in Biomedical Innovation (MEng-
BMI) program has a list of specific courses that are required.
These are found in the Courses (p. 18) section in the E62
BME 57XX sequence. Visit the Policies and Regulations guide
located on the BME website (http://bme.wustl.edu/graduate/
meng/Pages/default.aspx) for the MEng-BMI program timeline.
Computational & Data Sciences
The Division of Computational & Data Sciences (DCDS) at
Washington University in St. Louis trains students interested
in problems from across a range of disciplines that share a
common reliance on data and computing.
The introduction of now-standard tools from statistical analysis
and hypothesis testing transformed the practice of natural and
social science in the mid-20th century. Emerging tools from
computational and data science have the potential to bring about
an even larger transformation of scientific practice, especially
in the social sciences. The questions raised by data generated
by and about human behavior are engaging and profound.
However, many if not most of these questions can only be
tackled using a multidisciplinary approach that combines a deep
knowledge of the capabilities and operation of data science
techniques with the domain expertise needed to apply them
effectively to the problems under consideration.
Doctoral students in Computational & Data Sciences receive
strong methodological training in modern computational
and statistical methods, and they also acquire expertise in a
particular social science application area.
The program is inherently interdisciplinary and brings together
leading experts from across the university who are using data
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to solve some of the greatest challenges that our world faces
today. Faculty include both data and computing experts as well
as domain experts from different application areas.
Faculty
Deanna Barch (https://psych.wustl.edu/people/deanna-barch)
Professor and Chair, Psychological & Brain Sciences
PhD, University of Illinois
Michael Bechtel (https://artsci.wustl.edu/faculty-staff/michael-m-
bechtel)
Associate Professor, Political Science
PhD, University of Konstanz
Ryan Bogdan (https://psych.wustl.edu/people/ryan-bogdan)
Associate Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences
PhD, Harvard University
Todd Braver (https://psych.wustl.edu/people/todd-braver)
Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Radiology, and
Neuroscience
PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
Derek Brown (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Derek-Brown.aspx)
Associate Professor, Brown School
PhD, Duke University
Sanmay Das (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Sanmay-Das.aspx)
Track Chair, Computational Methodologies
Associate Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brett Drake (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Brett-Drake.aspx)
Professor, Brown School
PhD, UCLA
Christine Ekenga (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Christine-Ekenga.aspx)
Assistant Professor, Brown School
PhD, New York University
Patrick Fowler (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Patrick-Fowler.aspx)
Track Chair, Social Work & Public Health
Associate Professor, Brown School
PhD, Wayne State University
Roman Garnett (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Roman-Garnett.aspx)
Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, University of Oxford
Chris Gill (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Christopher-Gill.aspx)
Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
DSc, Washington University in St. Louis
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Roch Guérin (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Roch-Gu%C3%A9rin.aspx)
Professor and Chair, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Shenyang Guo (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Shenyang-Guo.aspx)
Professor, Brown School
PhD, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ross Hammond (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Ross-Hammond.aspx)
Associate Professor, Brown School
PhD, University of Michigan
Jenine Harris (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Jenine-Harris.aspx)
Associate Professor, Brown School
PhD, Saint Louis University
CJ Ho (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
bio=116)
Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Peter Hovmand (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Peter-Hovmand.aspx)
Professor of Practice, Brown School
PhD, Michigan State University
Josh Jackson (https://psych.wustl.edu/people/joshua-jackson)
Associate Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences
PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Kim Johnson (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Kimberly-Johnson.aspx)
Associate Professor, Brown School
PhD, University of Minnesota
Melissa Jonson-Reid (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-
and-Research/Pages/Melissa-Jonson-Reid.aspx)
Professor, Brown School
PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Brendan Juba (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
bio=37)
Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Caitlin Kelleher (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Caitlin-Kelleher.aspx)
Associate Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
Matt Kreuter (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Matthew-Kreuter.aspx)
Professor, Social Work & Public Health
PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Calvin Lai (https://psych.wustl.edu/people/calvin-lai) Yevgeniy Vorobeychik (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/

Assistant Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences
PhD, University of Virginia
Christopher Lucas (http://polisci.wustl.edu/faculty/christopher-
lucas)
Assistant Professor, Political Science
PhD, Harvard University
Doug Luke (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Douglas-Luke.aspx)
Professor, Brown School
PhD, University of Illinois
Andrew D. Martin (http://polisci.wustl.edu/faculty/andrew-martin)
Professor, Political Science and Law
Chancellor-Elect, Washington University in St. Louis
PhD, Washington University in St. Louis
Timothy McBride (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Timothy-McBride.aspx)
Professor, Brown School
PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Jacob Montgomery (http://polisci.wustl.edu/faculty/jacob-
montgomery)
Track Chair, Political Science
Associate Professor, Political Science
PhD, Duke University
Alvitta Ottley (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Alvitta-Ottley.aspx)
Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, Tufts University
Andrew Reeves (http://www.andrewreeves.org)
Associate Professor, Political Science
PhD, Harvard University
Guillermo Rosas (http://polisci.wustl.edu/guillermo_rosas)
Associate Professor, Political Science
PhD, Duke University
Deborah Salvo (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and-
Research/Pages/Deborah-Salvo.aspx)
Assistant Professor, Brown School
PhD, Emory University
Betsy Sinclair (http://polisci.wustl.edu/faculty/betsy-sinclair)
Professor, Political Science
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Pages/Yevgeniy-Vorobeychik.aspx)
Associate Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, University of Michigan
William Yeoh (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
William-Yeoh.aspx)
Assistant Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
PhD, University of Southern California
Jeffrey Zacks (https://psych.wustl.edu/people/jeffrey-zacks)
Track Chair, Psychological & Brain Sciences
Professor and Associate Chair, Psychological & Brain Sciences
PhD, Stanford University
Degree Requirements
PhD in Computational & Data
Sciences
Upon joining the PhD program, each student is assigned an
initial adviser from the DCDS faculty. This adviser meets with
the student to assess their background and to advise them
on course selection. Immediately prior to each fall semester
(starting in 2019), DCDS faculty conduct a “boot camp” in
mathematics, statistics and programming to help bring incoming
students up to the level needed to succeed in the initial course
work and the program.
All students complete a common core curriculum as well as a
domain depth requirement in a social science area. The focus
of the first year is on acquiring a common set of tools and an
understanding of the ranges and types of problems students
may work on as they progress through the program. The entire
incoming cohort takes a unique two-semester seminar sequence
solely for DCDS students, which includes both general topics
and a series of data-driven dives into the types of research
questions that may be encountered in each of the domain areas.
In addition, students will be exposed to research in different
areas through “rotations” that start in November of their first year.
By the end of the summer following their first year, each student
will put together an advisory committee of at least two DCDS
faculty members (preferably from different tracks) and identify
the specific track in which they plan to do research and pursue
their degree.

Joe Steensma (https://brownschool.wustl.edu/Faculty-and- Curriculum

Research/Pages/Joseph-Steensma.aspx)
Professor of Practice, Brown School Required Core Courses (24 credit
EdD, Indiana Wesleyan University hours)
• CSE 502 (3 credits): This is an existing fundamental course
in algorithms and data structures, including significant
implementation in an object-oriented programming language
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have this background; the course is intended as a pathway
for students with very little computational training.
• Quantitative Methods (QM) I and II (6 credits): This
two-semester sequence covers essential probability and
statistics, including hypothesis testing, inference and
experimental methodology using a modern statistical
computing language like R. The introductory courses offered
by the departments of Psychological & Brain Sciences (PBS
5066) and Political Science (PS 581) will be cross-listed
and count for QM I credit. QM II is a course that includes
maximum-likelihood methods, Bayesian and nonparametric
models, generalized linear models and sampling techniques.
The course is currently taught as Political Science 582 and
will be cross-listed across participating departments.
• CSE 5XX: “Data Wrangling”: We are in a new era in terms
of the volume and modalities of data generated by efforts
to measure human behavior. This will be a new cross-listed
course that introduces students to the tools and techniques
used to collect, maintain and process large-scale data sets
of the kind generated in the course of studying people and
social systems.
• Machine Learning I and II: CSE 417T and 517A (3
credits): This is a two-semester sequence in machine
learning. Together, the two courses cover the fundamental
principles of supervised learning, including generalization,
overfitting, regularization, cross-validation, model selection,
core ML techniques and algorithms, including linear models
like logistic regression, gradient descent, tree-based and
ensemble methods, kernel methods, deep neural networks
and topics in unsupervised learning.
• Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) Seminar I and
II (6 credits): This two-semester seminar sequence is cross-
listed across participating departments and team-taught by
participating faculty.
• CDS Seminar I will be structured around topics and
ideas that do not need detailed specific-content
background. The topics covered will include ethics, the
nature of research, robustness and reproducibility of
research, and presentations from across the different
areas of interest to give students an understanding of
research in human and social data analytics across the
university.
• CDS Seminar II will be structured as a series of deep
dives into data-driven approaches in each of the
domain areas, including a module on computational
methodologies. In each of these modules, the students
will either be given a specific data set to investigate or a
specific hands-on task to complete (e.g., developing a
visualization, assessing how easy a computational tool is
for social scientists to use). Students will work in teams
on these projects.
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Domain Depth Tracks
Students will choose one of four focus tracks: Political Science,
Psychological & Brain Sciences, Social Work & Public Health, or
Computational Methodologies. Depending on the track, students
must complete the following domain depth requirements:
1. Political Science track: Students must complete three
substantive classes in one subfield (e.g., American politics,
comparative politics, international relations) from a specified
list for each subfield as well as a research design course (PS
540).
2. Psychological & Brain Sciences track: Students must
complete three substantive classes in one subfield (e.g.,
brain, behavior and cognition, clinical science, social/
personality, development and aging). With permission,
students may substitute the Psychological & Brain Sciences
Research Methods Course (PBS 5011) for one of the
substantive classes, depending on their background in
psychological science.
3. Social Work & Public Health track: Students must
complete a three-course core doctoral seminar series,
including conceptual foundations of social science, advanced
research methods, and a theory seminar, either in public
health or social work. Students will also be required to take
an advanced substantive course from an approved list in
their area of interest.
4. Computational Methodologies track: Students must
take CSE 541T Advanced Algorithms and either CSE 511A
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or CSE 515T Bayesian
Methods in Machine Learning. In addition, students must
take two substantive classes in their area of interest (i.e.,
political science, psychological & brain sciences, or social
work & public health) from among the classes acceptable for
students in that track as noted above.
Sample Curriculum
A typical progression of classes is described below, with
separate examples for students who enter with and without more
extensive computational backgrounds.
Students Without Much Computer Science
Background
Units
Fall Spring Summer
First Year
Data Structures and Algorithms 3 — —
(CSE 502N)
Quantitative Methods I 3 — —
CDS Seminar I 3 — —
Introduction to Machine Learning — 3 —
(CSE 417T)
Data Wrangling — 3 —
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CDS Seminar II — 3 — • Complete at least two three-month-long research rotations.

9 9 0 • Pass a qualifying exam.
Second Year • Successfully defend a thesis proposal.
Quantitative Methods II 3 — — • Present and successfully defend a dissertation.
Domain course 3 3 — • Complete a teaching requirement consisting of two
Domain course or elective 3 3 — semesters of mentored teaching experience.

Machine Learning (CSE 517A) — 3 — Computer Science &

9 9 0
Engineering
Students With More Computer Science During the past two decades, society has
Background experienced unprecedented growth in digital technology.
Units This revolution continues to redefine our way of life, our
Fall Spring Summer culture and our economy. Computer science and engineering
education plays an irreplaceable role in this trend by preparing
First Year
future technology leaders and innovators. It opens our minds
Introduction to Machine Learning 3 — — to new horizons, unlocks doors to a broad range of career
(CSE 417T) or domain course paths, accelerates professional advancement, and exposes
Quantitative Methods I 3 — — us to ideas that are advancing the frontiers of science and
CDS Seminar I 3 — — technology beyond the field of computing. Alumni and students
Introduction to Machine Learning — 3 — continually remind us that pursuing a degree in the Department
(CSE 417T) or domain course of Computer Science & Engineering is an experience rarely
matched elsewhere.
Data Wrangling — 3 —
CDS Seminar II — 3 — Master's Programs
9 9 0
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering offers four
Second Year master's degrees: Master of Science in Computer Science,
Quantitative Methods II 3 — — Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Master of
Domain course 3 3 — Science in Cybersecurity Engineering, and Master of
Domain course or elective 3 3 — Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering. We
accept both full-time and part-time students, offering class
Machine Learning (CSE 517A) — 3 —
schedules that are flexible enough for part-time students but
9 9 0 that provide enough classes for students to attend full-time.
Obtaining a master's degree from the Department of Computer
Further Requirements Science & Engineering can be done as a pure course option
Additional requirements for this program are as follows: (MS in Computer Science and MS in Computer Engineering
degrees only), or it can incorporate a specialized research
• A minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s level,
experience. Master's research is a great way for our students
with a minimum of 37 being course credits (including the
to easily transition into future doctoral studies. Graduates of
core curriculum)
our program are also prepared to enter the industry, with many
• A minimum of 24 credit hours of doctoral dissertation accepting positions at companies like Boeing, Google and
research Microsoft. Applicants to our master's programs are expected to
• Students must maintain a cumulative average grade of B have completed an undergraduate degree. A major or minor in
(3.0 grade-point average) for all 72 credit hours. computer science or computer engineering is helpful, but it is not
• Required courses must be completed with no more than one required. Background requirements are listed within each degree
grade below a B-. program, along with options for meeting them.
• Up to 24 graduate credit hours may be transferred with the
approval of the Graduate Studies Committee, chaired by the
PhD Programs
director of graduate studies. The Department of Computer Science & Engineering offers
PhD programs in Computer Science and in Computer
In addition to fulfilling the course and research credit
Engineering. Computer science research encompasses the
requirements, students must do the following:
fundamentals of software and algorithm design, machine
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computing, and human-computer interaction. Computer
engineering focuses on the interaction of software and hardware
in the design of computing systems and networks. Our research
groups have extensive interdisciplinary ties across the university,
with collaborations in medicine, science, the humanities and
social work. Recent graduates have accepted research and
teaching faculty positions as well as research and engineering
positions in leading technology companies.
Both PhD programs require a combination of courses, research
and teaching. The required courses are often completed early
in the program, since students are integrated into research
groups during their first year and the program's emphasis is on
creative research. The program has milestones that involve both
written and oral components, and these provide structure for the
five- to six-year degree. The program considers applicants with
either bachelor's or master's degrees and has had successful
applicants in the past whose backgrounds were outside of the
field of computer science.
Phone: 314-935-6132
Email: admissions@cse.wustl.edu
Website: https://cse.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs
Faculty
Chair
Roch Guérin (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Roch-Gu%C3%A9rin.aspx)
Harold B. and Adelaide G. Welge Professor of Computer
Science
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Computer networks and communication systems
Professors
Sanjoy Baruah (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Sanjoy-Baruah.aspx)
PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Real-time and safety-critical system design, cyber-physical
systems, scheduling theory, resource allocation and sharing in
distributed computing environments
Aaron Bobick (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Aaron-Bobick.aspx)
James M. McKelvey Professor and Dean
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Computer vision, graphics, human-robot collaboration
Michael R. Brent (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Michael-Brent.aspx)
Henry Edwin Sever Professor of Engineering
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Systems biology, computational and experimental genomics,
mathematical modeling, algorithms for computational biology,
bioinformatics
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Jeremy Buhler (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Jeremy-Buhler.aspx)
PhD, Washington University
Computational biology, genomics, algorithms for comparing and
annotating large biosequences
Roger D. Chamberlain (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Roger-Chamberlain.aspx)
DSc, Washington University
Computer engineering, parallel computation, computer
architecture, multiprocessor systems
Yixin Chen (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Yixin-
Chen.aspx)
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mathematical optimization, artificial intelligence, planning and
scheduling, data mining, learning data warehousing, operations
research, data security
Patrick Crowley (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Patrick-Crowley.aspx)
PhD, University of Washington
Computer and network systems, network security
Ron K. Cytron (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Ron-Cytron.aspx)
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Programming languages, middleware, real-time systems
Christopher D. Gill (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Christopher-Gill.aspx)
DSc, Washington University
Parallel and distributed real-time embedded systems, cyber-
physical systems, concurrency platforms and middleware, formal
models and analysis of concurrency and timing
Raj Jain (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Raj-
Jain.aspx)
Barbara J. & Jerome R. Cox Jr. Professor of Computer Science
PhD, Harvard University
Network security, blockchains, medical systems security,
industrial systems security, wireless networks, unmanned aircraft
systems, internet of things, telecommunications networks, traffic
management
Tao Ju (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Tao-
Ju.aspx)
PhD, Rice University
Computer graphics, visualization, mesh processing, medical
imaging and modeling
Chenyang Lu (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Chenyang-Lu.aspx)
Fullgraf Professor in the Department of Computer Science &
Engineering
PhD, University of Virginia
Internet of things, real-time, embedded, and cyber-physical
systems, cloud and edge computing, wireless sensor networks
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Neal Patwari (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Neal- Chien-Ju Ho (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/

Patwari.aspx) Chien-Ju-Ho.aspx)
PhD, University of Michigan PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Application of statistical signal processing to wireless networks, Design and analysis of human-in-the-loop systems, with
and radio frequency signals techniques from machine learning, algorithmic economics, and
online behavioral social science
Weixiong Zhang
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles Brendan Juba (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Computational biology, genomics, machine learning and data Brendan-Juba.aspx)
mining, and combinatorial optimization PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Theoretical approaches to artificial intelligence founded on
Associate Professors computational complexity theory and theoretical computer
Kunal Agrawal (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ science more broadly construed
Kunal-Agrawal.aspx) Ulugbek Kamilov (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ulugbek-Kamilov.aspx)
Parallel computing, cyber-physical systems & sensing, PhD, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
theoretical computer science Computational imaging, image and signal processing, machine
Sanmay Das (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ learning and optimization
Sanmay-Das.aspx) Brian Kocoloski (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty.aspx?bio=115)
Design of algorithms for complex environments, computational PhD, University of Pittsburgh
social science, machine learning Scalable parallel computing, cloud computing, operating
Caitlin Kelleher (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ systems, virtualization
Caitlin-Kelleher.aspx) Angelina Lee (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/I-
Hugo F. & Ina Champ Urbauer Career Development Associate Ting-Angelina-Lee.aspx)
Professor PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Designing linguistics for parallel programming, developing
Human-computer interaction, programming environments, and runtime system support for multithreaded software, and building
learning environments novel mechanisms in operating systems and hardware to
William D. Richard (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/ efficiently support parallel abstractions
Pages/William-Richard.aspx) Alvitta Ottley (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
PhD, University of Missouri-Rolla bio=109)
Ultrasonic imaging, medical instrumentation, computer PhD, Tufts University
engineering Designing personalized and adaptive visualization systems,
Yevgeniy Vorobeychik (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ including information visualization, human-computer interaction,
faculty.aspx?bio=185) visual analytics, individual differences, personality, user
PhD, University of Michigan modeling and adaptive interfaces
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational William Yeoh (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
economics, security and privacy, multi-agent systems William-Yeoh.aspx)
Assistant Professors PhD, University of Southern California
Artificial intelligence, multi-agent systems, distributed constraint
Ayan Chakrabarti (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ optimization, planning and scheduling
Ayan-Chakrabarti.aspx)
PhD, Harvard University Miaomiao Zhang (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
Computer vision computational photography, machine learning faculty.aspx?bio=183)
PhD, University of Utah
Roman Garnett (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Medical image analysis, statistical modeling, and machine
Roman-Garnett.aspx) learning
PhD, University of Oxford
Active learning (especially with atypical objectives), Bayesian Ning Zhang (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
optimization, and Bayesian nonparametric analysis bio=182)
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Professor of the Practice Degree Requirements

Dennis Cosgrove (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Dennis- Please visit to the following pages for information about
Cosgrove.aspx) computer science and engineering graduate programs:
BS, University of Virginia
Programming environments and parallel programming • PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
(p. 39)
Lecturers • Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science (p. 39)
Steve Cole, Senior Lecturer • Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering (p. 40)
PhD, Washington University in St. Louis • Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity Engineering
Parallel computing, accelerating streaming applications on GPUs (p. 40)
Marion Neumann (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Marion- • Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science and
Neumann.aspx), Senior Lecturer Engineering (p. 41)
PhD, University of Bonn, Germany • Certificate in Data Mining and Machine Learning (p. 42)
Machine learning with graphs; solving problems in agriculture
and robotics Courses
Jonathan Shidal (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Jon- Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
Shidal.aspx), Lecturer E81 CSE (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
PhD, Washington University sch=E&dept=E81&crslvl=5:8).
Computer architecture and memory management

Douglas Shook (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Doug- E81 CSE 500 Independent Study

Shook.aspx), Lecturer Proposal form can be located at https://cse.wustl.edu/
undergraduate/PublishingImages/Pages/undergraduate-
MS, Washington University
research/Independent%20Study%20Form%20400.pdf
Imaging sensor design, compiler design and optimization Credit variable, maximum 3 units.
William Siever (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Bill-
Siever.aspx), Principal Lecturer E81 CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science
PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology An introduction to software concepts and implementation,
emphasizing problem solving through abstraction and
Computer architecture, organization, and embedded systems
decomposition. Introduces processes and algorithms, procedural
Todd Sproull (https://cse.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Todd- abstraction, data abstraction, encapsulation, and object-
oriented programming. Recursion, iteration, and simple data
Sproull.aspx), Senior Lecturer
structures are covered. Concepts and skills are mastered
PhD, Washington University through programming projects, many of which employ graphics
Computer networking and mobile application development to enhance conceptual understanding. Java, an object-oriented
programming language, is the vehicle of exploration. Active-
Senior Professors learning sessions are conducted in a studio setting in which
students interact with each other and the professor to solve
Jerome R. Cox Jr. problems collaboratively. Prerequisites: Comfort with algebra
ScD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and geometry at the high school level is assumed. Patience,
Computer system design, computer networking, biomedical good planning, and organization will promote success. This
computing course assumes no prior experience with programming.
Same as E81 CSE 131
Jonathan S. Turner Credit 3 units. BU: SCI EN: TU
PhD, Northwestern University
Design and analysis of internet routers and switching systems, E81 CSE 502N Data Structures and Algorithms
networking and communications, algorithms This course involves the study of fundamental algorithms, data
structures, and their effective use in a variety of applications.
Professors Emeriti It emphasizes the importance of data structure choice and
implementation for obtaining the most efficient algorithm for
Takayuki D. Kimura solving a given problem. A key component of this course is
PhD, University of Pennsylvania worst-case asymptotic analysis, which provides a quick and
Communication and computation, visual programming simple method for determining the scalability and effectiveness
of an algorithm. Prerequisite: CSE 131.
Seymour V. Pollack Same as E81 CSE 247
MS, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute Credit 3 units. EN: TU
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E81 CSE 503S Rapid Prototype Development and Creative
Programming
This course uses web development as a vehicle for developing
skills in rapid prototyping. Students acquire the skills to build a
Linux web server in Apache, to write a website from scratch in
PHP, to run an SQL database, to perform scripting in Python, to
employ various web frameworks, and to develop modern web
applications in client-side and server-side JavaScript. The course
culminates with a creative project in which students are able to
synthesize the course material into a project of their own interest.
The course implements an interactive studio format: after the
formal presentation of a topic, students develop a related project
under the supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: CSE 131.
Same as E81 CSE 330S
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 504N Object-Oriented Software Development
Laboratory
Intensive focus on practical aspects of designing, implementing
and debugging software, using object-oriented, procedural,
and generic programming techniques. The course emphasizes
familiarity and proficiency with a wide range of C++ language
features through hands-on practice completing studio exercises
and lab assignments, supplemented with readings and summary
presentations for each session. Prerequisites: CSE 247.
Same as E81 CSE 332S
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 505N Introduction to Digital Logic and Computer
Design
Introduction to design methods for digital logic and fundamentals
of computer architecture. Boolean algebra and logic minimization
techniques; sources of delay in combinational circuits and
effect on circuit performance; survey of common combinational
circuit components; sequential circuit design and analysis;
timing analysis of sequential circuits; use of computer-aided
design tools for digital logic design (schematic capture,
hardware description languages, simulation); design of simple
processors and memory subsystems; program execution in
simple processors; basic techniques for enhancing processor
performance; configurable logic devices. Prerequisite: CSE 131.
Same as E81 CSE 260M
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 507A Technology Entrepreneurship
This is a course for students who plan to be or to work with
entrepreneurs. An entrepreneurial mindset is needed to create or
grow economically viable enterprises, be they new companies,
new groups within companies, or new university laboratories.
This course aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial perspective,
with particular emphasis on information technology (IT)-related
activities. The course is jointly offered for business and CSE
students, allowing for acculturation between these disciplines. In
addition to an introductory treatment of business and technology
fundamentals, course topics will include business ethics,
opportunity assessment, team formation, financing, intellectual
property, and technology transfer. The course will feature
significant participant and guest instruction from experienced
practitioners.
Credit 3 units.
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E81 CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
The discipline of artificial intelligence (AI) is concerned with
building systems that think and act like humans or rationally
on some absolute scale. This course is an introduction to the
field, with special emphasis on sound modern methods. The
topics include knowledge representation, problem solving
via search, game playing, logical and probabilistic reasoning,
planning, dynamic programming, and reinforcement learning.
Programming exercises concretize the key methods. The course
targets graduate students and advanced undergraduates.
Evaluation is based on written and programming assignments,
a midterm exam and a final exam. Prerequisites: CSE 247, ESE
326, Math 233.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 513T Theory of Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning
Mathematical foundations for Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning. An introduction to the PAC-Semantics ("Probably
Approximately Correct") as a common semantics for knowledge
obtained from learning and declarative sources, and the
computational problems underlying the acquisition and
processing of such knowledge. We emphasize the design and
analysis of efficient algorithms for these problems, and examine
for which representations these problems are known or believed
to be tractable. Prerequisite: CSE 347.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 514A Data Mining
With the vast advancement in science and technology, data
acquisition in large quantities are routinely done in many fields.
Examples of large data include various types of data on the
internet, high-throughput sequencing data in biology and
medicine, extraterrestrial data from telescopes in astronomy,
and images from surveillance cameras in security. Mining a
large amount of data through data mining has become an
effective means to extracting knowledge from data. This course
introduces the basic concepts and methods for data mining and
provides hands-on experience for processing, analyzing and
modeling structured and unstructured data. Homework problems,
exams and programming assignments will be administrated
throughout the course to enhance learning. Prerequisites: CSE
247 and ESE 326 (or Math 3200).
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 515T Bayesian Methods in Machine Learning
This course will cover machine learning from a Bayesian
probabilistic perspective. Bayesian probability allows us to
model and reason about all types of uncertainty. The result is a
powerful, consistent framework for approaching many problems
that arise in machine learning, including parameter estimation,
model comparison, and decision making. We will begin with
a high-level introduction to Bayesian inference, then proceed
to cover more-advanced topics. These will include inference
techniques (exact, MAP, sampling methods, the Laplace
approximation, etc.), Bayesian decision theory, Bayesian
model comparison, Bayesian nonparametrics, and Bayesian
optimization. Prerequisites: CSE 417T.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 516A Multi-Agent Systems
This course introduces the fundamental techniques and
concepts needed to study multi-agent systems, in which multiple
autonomous entities with different information sets and goals
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interact. We will study algorithmic, mathematical, and game-
theoretic foundations, and how these foundations can help us
understand and design systems ranging from robot teams to
online markets to social computing platforms. Topics covered
may include game theory, distributed optimization, multi-
agent learning and decision-making, preference elicitation
and aggregation, mechanism design, and incentives in social
computing systems. Prerequisites: CSE 347 (may be taken
concurrently), ESE 326 (or Math 3200), and Math 233 or
equivalents. Some prior exposure to artificial intelligence,
machine learning, game theory, and microeconomics may be
helpful, but is not required.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 517A Machine Learning
This course assumes a basic understanding of machine
learning and covers advanced topics at the frontier of the
field in-depth. Topics to be covered include kernel methods
(support vector machines, Gaussian processes), neural networks
(deep learning), and unsupervised learning. Depending on
developments in the field, the course will also cover some
advanced topics, which may include learning from structured
data, active learning, and practical machine learning (feature
selection, dimensionality reduction). Prerequisites: CSE 417T.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 518A Human-in-the-Loop Computation
This course is an exploration of the opportunities and challenges
of human-in-the-loop computation, an emerging field that
examines how humans and computers can work together to
solve problems neither can yet solve alone. We will explore
ways in which techniques from machine learning, game theory,
optimization, online behavioral social science, and human-
computer interactions can be used to model and analyze human-
in-the-loop systems such as crowdsourcing markets, prediction
markets, and user-generated content platforms. We will also look
into recent developments in the interactions between humans
and AIs, such as learning with the presence of strategic behavior
and ethical issues in AI systems. Prerequisites: CSE 247, ESE
326, Math 233, and Math 309.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 519T Advanced Machine Learning
This course provides a close look at advanced machine learning
algorithms — their theoretical guarantees (computational
learning theory) and tricks to make them work in practice. In
addition, this course focuses on more specialized learning
settings, including unsupervised learning, semi-supervised
learning, domain adaptation, multi-task learning, structured
prediction, metric learning and learning of data representations.
Learning approaches may include graphical models, non-
parametric Bayesian statistics, and technical topics such
as sampling, approximate inference and non-linear function
optimization. Mathematical maturity and general familiarity of
machine learning is required. Prerequisites: CSE 517A, CSE
511A, and CSE 571A.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 520S Real-Time Systems
This course covers software systems and network technologies
for real-time applications such as automobiles, avionics,
industrial automation and the "internet of things." Topics
include real-time scheduling, real-time operating systems and
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middleware, quality of service, industrial networks and real-time
cloud computing. Prerequisite: CSE 422S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 521S Wireless Sensor Networks
Dense collections of smart sensors networked to form self-
configuring pervasive computing systems provide a basis for
a new computing paradigm that challenges many classical
approaches to distributed computing. Naming, wireless
networking protocols, data management and approaches to
dependability, real-time, security and middleware services
all fundamentally change when confronted with this new
environment. Embedded sensor networks and pervasive
computing are among the most exciting research areas with
many open research questions. This class studies a large
number of research papers that deal with various aspects of
wireless sensor networks. Students perform a project on a
real wireless sensor network composed of tiny devices each
consisting of sensors, a radio transceiver and a microcontroller.
Prerequisite: CSE 422S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 522S Advanced Operating Systems
This course offers an in-depth hands-on exploration of core
OS abstractions, mechanisms and policies, with an increasing
focus on understanding and evaluating their behaviors and
interactions. Readings, lecture material, studio exercises, and
lab assignments are closely integrated in an active-learning
environment in which students gain experience and proficiency
writing, tracing, and evaluating user-space and kernel-space
code. Topics include: inter-process communication, real-
time systems, memory forensics, file-system forensics, timing
forensics, process and thread forensics, hypervisor forensics,
and managing internal or external causes of anomalous
behavior. Prerequisite: CSE 422S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 523S Systems Security
This course examines the intersection between computer design
and information security. While performance and efficiency in
digital systems have improved markedly in recent decades,
computer security has worsened overall in this time frame. To
understand why, we will explore the role that design choices play
in the security characteristics of modern computer and network
systems. Students will use and write software to illustrate
mastery of the material. Projects will include identifying security
vulnerabilities, exploiting vulnerabilities, and detecting and
defending against exploits. Prerequisite: CSE 361S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 530S Database Management Systems
A study of data models and the database management systems
that support these data models. The design theory for databases
is developed and various tools are utilized to apply the theory.
General query languages are studied and techniques for
query optimization are investigated. Integrity and security
requirements are studied in the context of concurrent operations
on a database, where the database may be distributed over
one or more locations. The unique requirements for engineering
design databases, image databases, and long transaction
systems are analyzed. Prerequisite: CSE 247.
Credit 3 units.
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E81 CSE 532S Advanced Multiparadigm Software
Development
Intensive focus on advanced design and implementation of
concurrent and distributed system software in C++. Topics
covered include concurrency and synchronization features and
software architecture patterns. Prerequisites: CSE 332S or
graduate standing and strong familiarity with C++; and CSE
422S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 538T Modeling and Performance Evaluation of
Interconnected Computer Systems
Modern computing systems consist of multiple interconnected
components, which all influence performance. The focus of this
course is on developing modeling tools aimed at understanding
how to design and provision such systems to meet certain
performance or efficiency targets, and the trade-offs involved.
The course covers Markov chains and their applications
to simple queues, and proceeds to explore more complex
systems including server farms and how to optimize their
performance through scheduling and task assignment policies.
The course includes a brief review of the necessary probability
and mathematical concepts. Prerequisite: ESE 326.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 539S Concepts in Multicore Computing
Nowadays, the vast majority of computer systems are built using
multicore processor chips. This fundamental shift in hardware
design impacts all areas of computer science — one must
write parallel programs in order to unlock the computational
power provided by modern hardware. The goal of this course
is to study concepts in multicore computing. We will examine
the implications of the multicore hardware design, discuss
challenges in writing high performance software, and study
emerging technologies relevant to developing software for
multicore systems. Topics include memory hierarchy, cache
coherence protocol, memory models, scheduling, high-
level parallel language models, concurrent programming
(synchronization and concurrent data structures), algorithms
for debugging parallel software, and performance analysis.
Prerequisites: CSE 332S and CSE 361S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 541T Advanced Algorithms
Provides a broad coverage of fundamental algorithm design
techniques, with a focus on developing efficient algorithms for
solving combinatorial and optimization problems. The topics
covered include the review of greedy algorithms, dynamic
programming, NP-completeness, approximation algorithms, the
use of linear and convex programming for approximation, and
online algorithms. Throughout this course, there is an emphasis
on correctness proofs and the ability to apply the techniques
taught to design efficient algorithms for problems from a wide
variety of application areas. Prerequisite: CSE 347.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 543S Advanced Secure Software Engineering
The aim of this course is to provide students with broader
and deeper knowledge as well as hands-on experience in
understanding security techniques and methods needed in
software development. Students complete an independent
research project which will involve synthesizing multiple software
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security techniques and applying them to an actual software
program or system.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 543T Algorithms for Nonlinear Optimization
The course will provide an in-depth coverage of modern
algorithms for the numerical solution of multidimensional
optimization problems. Unconstrained optimization techniques
including Gradient methods, Newton's methods, Quasi-Newton
methods, and conjugate methods will be introduced. The
emphasis is on constrained optimization techniques: Lagrange
theory, Lagrangian methods, penalty methods, sequential
quadratic programming, primal-dual methods, duality theory,
nondifferentiable dual methods, and decomposition methods.
The course will also discuss applications in engineering systems
and use of state-of-the-art computer codes. Special topics may
include large-scale systems, parallel optimization, and convex
optimization. Prerequisites: Calculus I and Math 309.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 544T Special Topics in Computer Science Theory
The material for this course varies among offerings, but this
course generally covers advanced or specialized topics in
computer science theory.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 546T Computational Geometry
Computational geometry is the algorithmic study of problems that
involve geometric shapes such as points, lines, and polygons.
Such problems appear in computer graphics, vision, robotics,
animation, visualization, molecular biology, and geographic
information systems. This course covers data structures that are
unique to geometric computing, such as convex hull, Voronoi
diagram, Delaunay triangulation, arrangement, range searching,
KD-trees, and segment trees. Also covered are algorithms for
polygon triangulation, path planning, and the art gallery problem.
Prerequisite: CSE 347.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 547T Introduction to Formal Languages and
Automata
An introduction to the theory of computation, with emphasis on
the relationship between formal models of computation and the
computational problems solvable by those models. Specifically,
this course covers finite automata and regular languages;
Turing machines and computability; and basic measures of
computational complexity and the corresponding complexity
classes. Prerequisites: CSE 240 and CSE 247.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 549T Theory of Parallel Systems
The course covers various aspects of parallel programming
such as algorithms, schedulers and systems from a theoretical
perspective. We will cover both classic and recent results in
parallel computing. Topics include parallel algorithms and
analysis in the work/span model, scheduling algorithms, external
memory algorithms and their analysis, cache-coherence
protocols, etc. The focus will be on design and analysis.
Prerequisite: CSE 247.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E81 CSE 554A Geometric Computing for Biomedicine
With the advance of imaging technologies deployed in medicine,
engineering, and science, there is a rapidly increasing amount
of spatial data sets (e.g., images, volumes, point clouds) that
need to be processed, visualized, and analyzed. This course
will focus on a number of geometry-related computing problems
that are essential to the knowledge discovery process in various
spatial-data–driven biomedical applications. These problems
include visualization, segmentation, mesh construction and
processing, and shape representation and analysis. The course
consists of lectures that cover theories and algorithms as well
as a series of hands-on programming projects using real-world
data collected by various imaging techniques (e.g., CT, MRI,
electron cryomicroscopy). Prerequisites: CSE 247 and CSE 332
(or proficiency in programming in C++, Java, or Python).
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 555A Computational Photography
Computational Photography describes the convergence of
computer graphics, computer vision, and the internet with
photography. Its goal is to overcome the limitations of traditional
photography using computational techniques to enhance the
way we capture, manipulate and interact with visual media.
In this course we study many interesting, recent image-based
algorithms and implement them to the degree that is possible.
Topics may include: cameras and image formation, human
visual perception, image processing (filtering, pyramids), image
blending and compositing, image retargeting, texture synthesis
and transfer, image completion/inpainting, super-resolution,
deblurring, denoising, image-based lighting and rendering, high
dynamic range, depth and defocus, flash/no flash photography,
coded aperture photography, single/multiview reconstruction,
photo quality assessment, non photorealistic rendering, modeling
and synthesis using internet data, and others. Prerequisites:
CSE 452A, CSE 554A, or CSE 559A.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 556A Human-Computer Interaction Methods
An introduction to user centered design processes. The course
covers a variety of HCI techniques for use at different stages in
the software development cycle, including techniques that can
be used with and without users. Students will gain experience
using these techniques through in-class exercises and then
apply them in greater depth through a semester long interface
development project. Students who enroll in this course are
expected to be comfortable with building user interfaces
in at least one framework and be willing to learn whatever
framework is most appropriate for their project. Over the course
of the semester, students will be expected to present their
interface evaluation results through written reports and in class
presentations. Prerequisites: 3xxS or 4xxS.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 557A Advanced Visualization
We are in an era in which it is possible to have all of the world's
information at our fingertips. However, the more information
we can access, the more difficult it is to obtain a holistic view
of the data or to determine what's important to make decisions.
Computer-based visualization systems provide the opportunity
to represent large or complex data visually to aid comprehension
and cognition. In this course, we learn about the state of the art
of visualization research and gain hands-on experience with the
research pipeline. We also learn how to critique existing work
and how to formulate and explore sound research questions. We
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will cover advanced visualization topics, including user modeling,
adaptation, personalization, perception, and visual analytics
for non-experts. Prerequisites: CSE 457A or permission of the
instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 559A Computer Vision
This course introduces the fundamentals of designing computer
vision systems that can "look at" images and videos and reason
about the physical objects and scenes they represent. Topics
include image restoration and enhancement; estimation of
color, shape, geometry, and motion from images; and image
segmentation, recognition, and classification. The focus of the
course will be on the mathematical tools and intuition underlying
algorithms for these tasks, models for the physics and geometry
of image formation, and statistical and machine learning-based
techniques for inference. Prerequisites: Math 309/ESE 318 and
CSE 247.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 560M Computer Systems Architecture I
An exploration of the central issues in computer architecture:
instruction set design, addressing and register set design, control
unit design, microprogramming, memory hierarchies (cache and
main memories, mass storage, virtual memory), pipelining, and
bus organization. The course emphasizes understanding the
performance implications of design choices, using architecture
modeling and evaluation using VHDL and/or instruction set
simulation. Prerequisites: CSE 361S and CSE 260M.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 566S High Performance Computer Systems
Many applications make substantial performance demands
upon the computer systems upon which those applications
are deployed. In this context, performance is frequently
multidimensional, including resource efficiency, power,
execution speed (which can be quantified via elapsed run time,
data throughput, or latency), and so on. Modern computing
platforms exploit parallelism and architectural diversity (e.g.,
co-processors such as graphics engines and/or reconfigurable
logic) to achieve the desired performance goals. This course
addresses the practical aspects of achieving high performance
on modern computing platforms. This includes questions
ranging from how the computing platform is designed to how are
applications and algorithms expressed to exploit the platform's
properties. Particular attention is given to the role of application
development tools. Prerequisite: familiarity with software
development in Linux preferred, graduate standing or permission
of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 567M Computer Systems Analysis
A comprehensive course on performance analysis techniques.
The topics include common mistakes, selection of techniques
and metrics, summarizing measured data, comparing systems
using random data, simple linear regression models, other
regression models, experimental designs, 2**k experimental
designs, factorial designs with replication, fractional factorial
designs, one factor experiments, two factor full factorial design
w/o replications, two factor full factorial designs with replications,
general full factorial designs, introduction to queueing theory,
analysis of single queues, queueing networks, operational
laws, mean-value analysis, time series analysis, heavy tailed
distributions, self-similar processes, long-range dependence,
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random number generation, analysis of simulation results, and
art of data presentation. Prerequisites: CSE 260M.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 569S Advanced IoT, Real-Time, and Embedded
Systems Security
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and
hands-on experience in understanding the security techniques
and methods needed for IoT, real-time, and embedded systems.
Students complete an independent research project which will
involve synthesizing multiple security techniques and applying
them to an actual IoT, real-time, or embedded system or device.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 570S Recent Advances in Networking
This course covers the latest advances in networking. The topics
include networking trends, data center network topologies,
data center Ethernet, carrier IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching
(MPLS), carrier Ethernet, virtual bridging, LAN extension and
virtualization using Layer 3 protocols, virtual routing protocols,
the "internet of things," data link layer and management
protocols for the internet of things, networking layer protocols
for the internet of things, 6LoWPAN, RPL, messaging protocols
for the internet of things, MQTT, OpenFlow, software-defined
networking (SDN) network function virtualization (NFV), big
data, networking issues for big data, network configuration,
and data modeling, NETCONF, YIN, YANG, BEEP, and UML.
Prerequisite: CSE 473S or equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 571S Network Security
This course covers principles and techniques in securing
computer networks. Real world examples will be used to
illustrate the rationales behind various security designs.
There are three main components in the course, preliminary
cryptography, network protocol security and network application
security. Topics include IPSec, SSL/TLS, HTTPS, network
fingerprinting, network malware, anonymous communication,
and blockchain. The class project allows students to take a deep
dive into a topic of choice in network security. Prerequisite: CSE
473S.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 574S Wireless and Mobile Networking
First course in wireless networking providing a comprehensive
treatment of wireless data and telecommunication networks.
Topics include recent trends in wireless and mobile networking,
wireless coding and modulation, wireless signal propagation,
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless local area networks, 60
GHz millimeter wave gigabit wireless networks, vehicular
wireless networks, white spaces, IEEE 802.22 regional area
networks, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Smart, wireless personal area
networks, wireless protocols for the "internet of things," ZigBee,
cellular networks: 1G/2G/3G, LTE, LTE-Advanced, and 5G.
Prerequisites: CSE 473S or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 581T Approximation Algorithms
Numerous optimization problems are intractable to solve
optimally. The intractability of a problem could come from the
problem's computational complexity, for instance the problem
is NP-Hard, or other computational barriers. To cope with the
inability to find an optimal algorithm, one may desire an algorithm
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that is guaranteed to return a solution that is comparable to
the optimum. Such an algorithm is known as an approximation
algorithm. Approximation algorithms are a robust way to cope
with intractability, and they are widely used in practice or are
used to guide the development of practical heuristics. The
area of approximation algorithms has developed a vast theory,
revealing the underlying structure of problems as well as their
different levels of difficulty. The majority of this course will focus
on fundamental results and widely applicable algorithmic and
analysis techniques for approximation algorithms. Prerequisite:
CSE 347.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 584A Algorithms for Biosequence Comparison
This course surveys algorithms for comparing and organizing
discrete sequential data, especially nucleic acid and protein
sequences. Emphasis is on tools to support search in massive
biosequence databases and to perform fundamental comparison
tasks such as DNA short-read alignment. These techniques
are also of interest for more general string processing and for
building and mining textual databases. Algorithms are presented
rigorously, including proofs of correctness and running time,
where feasible. Topics include classical string matching, suffix
array string indices, space-efficient string indices, rapid inexact
matching by filtering (including BLAST and related tools),
and alignment-free algorithms. Students complete written
assignments and implement advanced comparison algorithms to
address problems in bioinformatics. This course does not require
a biology background. Prerequisites: CSE 347 or instructor
permission.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 585T Sparse Modeling for Imaging and Vision
Sparse modeling is at the heart of modern imaging, vision, and
machine learning. It is a fascinating new area of research that
seeks to develop highly effective data models. The core idea in
sparse modeling theory is a novel redundant transform, where
the number of transform coefficients is larger compared to the
original data dimension. Together with redundancy comes an
opportunity of seeking the sparsest possible representation,
or the one with the fewest non-zeros. This core idea leads
to a series of beautiful theoretical and practical results with
many applications such as regression, prediction, restoration,
extrapolation, compression, detection, and recognition. In this
course, we will explore sparse modeling by covering theoretical
as well as algorithmic aspects with applications in computational
imaging and computer vision. Prerequisites: ESE 318, Math 233,
Math 309, and Math 429, or equivalents. Coding with MATLAB
or Python.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E81 CSE 586A Analysis of Imaging Data
This course focuses on an in-depth study of advanced topics
and interests in image data analysis. Students will learn about
hardcore imaging techniques and gain the mathematical
fundamentals needed to build their own models for effective
problem solving. Topics of deformable image registration,
numerical analysis, probabilistic modeling, data dimensionality
reduction, and convolutional neural networks for image
segmentation will be covered. The main focus might change
from semester to semester. Prerequisites: Math 309, ESE 326,
CSE 247.
Credit 3 units.
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E81 CSE 587A Algorithms for Computational Biology
This course is a survey of algorithms and mathematical methods
in biological sequence analysis (with a strong emphasis on
probabilistic methods) and systems biology. Sequence analysis
topics include introduction to probability, probabilistic inference in
missing data problems, hidden Markov models (HMMs), profile
HMMs, sequence alignment, and identification of transcription-
factor binding sites. Systems biology topics include discovery
of gene regulatory networks, quantitative modeling of gene
regulatory networks, synthetic biology, and (in some years)
quantitative modeling of metabolism. Prerequisite: CSE131 or
CSE501N.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E81 CSE 591 Introduction to Graduate Study in CSE
Introduces students to the different areas of research conducted
in the department. Provides an introduction to research skills,
including literature review, problem formulation, presentation,
and research ethics. Lecture and discussion are supplemented
by exercises in the different research areas and in critical
reading, idea generation, and proposal writing.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 598 Master's Project
Students electing the project option for their master's degree
perform their project work under this course. In order to
successfully complete this course, students must defend their
project before a three-person committee and present a 2-3
page extended abstract. Prerequisite: permission of adviser and
submission of a research proposal form.
Credit variable, maximum 6 units.
E81 CSE 599 Master's Research
Students electing the thesis option for their master's degree
perform their thesis research under this course. In order to
successfully complete a master's thesis, students must enroll in
6 units of this course typically over the course of two consecutive
semesters, produce a written thesis, and defend the thesis
before a three-person committee. Prerequisite: permission of
adviser and submission of a research proposal form.
Credit variable, maximum 6 units.
E81 CSE 637S Software Security
In this course, students will be introduced to the foundations
of software security. They will be exploring different classes of
software vulnerabilities, analyzing the fundamental problems
behind these vulnerabilities, and studying the methods and
techniques to discover, exploit, prevent and mitigate these
vulnerabilities. Topics of interest include buffer overflow, integer
overflow, type confusion, and use-after-free. Throughout the
course, we will take a defense-in-depth mentality and see how
systems can be protected. Students are expected to have a solid
understanding of assembly language, C/C++, and operating
systems. Prerequisite: CSE 361S.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 659A Advances in Computer Vision
This course will describe advanced and modern algorithms for
computer vision and pattern recognition applications. We will
cover various techniques for modeling images and physical and
semantic attribute maps, advanced algorithms for continuous
and discrete optimization, and modern learning approaches
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based on the use of deep convolutional neural networks.
Prerequisite: CSE 559A or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E81 CSE 699 Doctoral Research
Credit variable, maximum 9 units.
E81 CSE 7100 Research Seminar on Machine Learning
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7200 Research Seminar on Robotics and Human-
Computer Interaction
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7300 Research Seminar on Software Systems
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7400 Research Seminar on Algorithms and Theory
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7500 Research Seminar on Graphics and Vision
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
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the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7600 Research Seminar on Analog Computing
This seminar will focus on classic and recent papers on analog,
stochastic and neuromorphic computing. Students will read,
present, and discuss journal papers on analog techniques for
implementing sensors and processors. Focus will be placed on
fundamental advances and challenges of implementing analog
processors. No prerequisites.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7700 Research Seminar on Networking and
Communications
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7800 Research Seminar on Computational Systems
Biology
Research seminars examine publications, techniques,
approaches and strategies within an area of computer science
and engineering. Seminars are highly participational: Students
are expected to take turns presenting material, to prepare for
seminar by reading any required material, and to contribute to
the group's discussions. The actual topics covered in a seminar
will vary by semester and instructor. Interested students are
encouraged to obtain a syllabus from the instructor's webpage or
by contacting the instructor.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 7900 Research Seminar on Parallel Computing
This seminar will focus on classic and recent papers on parallel
computing. Students will read, present and discuss papers
on parallel models, algorithms and architectures from top
conferences and journals. Focus will be placed on fundamental
advances and theoretical models and algorithms, rather than on
implementation papers. No prerequisites.
Credit 1 unit.
E81 CSE 801 Pedagogy
A student taking this course studies the fundamentals of
teaching in the discipline of computer science and computer
engineering. A student enrolled in this course staffs some
other course taught by our department, serving as its primary
instructor or co-instructor. That student receives frequent
mentoring and feedback on preparation and delivery. This
course is recommended especially for doctoral students who
seek a career in computer science and engineering education.
Credit 3 units.
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PhD in Computer Science or
Computer Engineering
Students can choose to pursue a PhD in Computer Science or a
PhD in Computer Engineering. The requirements vary for each
degree. Here are the core requirements:
• Complete 72 units of regular courses (at least 33 units),
seminars (at least 3 units), and research credits (at least 24
units), including 9 units of breadth requirements for both the
PhD in Computer Science degree and the PhD in Computer
Engineering degree.
• Satisfy fundamental teaching requirements by participating
in mentored teaching experiences, pedagogical teaching
requirements (by completing a certain number of qualifying
pedagogy workshops), and scholarly communication
requirements (by participating in the Doctoral Student
Research Seminar).
• Pass milestones that demonstrate the ability to understand
research literature, to communicate orally and in writing,
and to formulate a detailed research plan. These milestones
include an oral qualifying examination, a portfolio review for
admission to candidacy, and a dissertation proposal defense
that culminates in a dissertation defense.
For more information, please refer to the Doctoral Program
Guide (https://cse.wustl.edu/graduate/current-students/Pages/
phd-students.aspx) on our website.
Master of Science (MS) in
Computer Science
The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science is directed
toward students with a computer science background who are
looking for a program and courses that are more focused on
software. This can be either a pure course option program, or it
can incorporate either a project or a thesis. If a student chooses
a degree option that incorporates a research experience, this
MS degree may provide a solid stepping stone to future doctoral
studies. All students in the MS in Computer Science program
must have previously completed (as documented by their
undergraduate transcript), successfully test to place out of, or
complete at the start of their program the following courses:
CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science and CSE 502N
Data Structures and Algorithms (or equivalent courses offered at
other institutions).
Course Option
This option requires 30 units of graduate credit. Students must
also follow the general degree requirements listed below and
complete the breadth requirements.
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Thesis/Project Option
The thesis and project options require 24 units of graduate credit
in addition to 6 units of either thesis or project courses (CSE 599
or CSE 598, respectively). Students pursuing the project option
may opt to take 27 units of graduate courses and only 3 units of
CSE 598, with adviser approval. Students must also follow the
general degree requirements listed below. Thesis students are
exempt from the breadth requirements.
General Degree Requirements
• Breadth requirements, which are required for the course and
project options, include one 500-level Theoretical Computer
Science (T) course, one 500-level Software Systems (S)
course, and one 500-level Machine and Architecture (M)
course.
• 18 of the 30 units must be departmental courses at the 500
level or above.
• With departmental approval, up to 12 units may be taken
from outside of the department. Such approval will be
contingent on the credits being for suitably technical
graduate-level content. To count more than 6 units from
outside the CSE department, an appropriate justification for
the additional increment must be provided by the adviser
and student. Departmental approval will be evaluated with
increasing stringency for each additional increment.
• Up to 9 units of 400-level courses can count for graduate
credit.
• None of of the 30 units may be taken as independent study
(i.e., CSE 400 or CSE 500).
• Courses with an "N" designation do not count toward the
master's degree.
• All courses must be taken for a grade of C- or better.
• As per Engineering School guidelines, students must
maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.70.
Master of Science (MS) in
Computer Engineering
The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering is best
suited for students who are looking to focus more on computer
engineering (hardware) aspects. Like the MS in Computer
Science, the MS in Computer Engineering program can be
either a pure course option program, or it can incorporate either
a project or a thesis. If appropriate research experiences are
included in the degree option, this can also lead toward future
doctoral studies. All students in the MS in Computer Engineering
program must have previously completed (as documented by
their undergraduate transcript), successfully test to place out of,
or complete at the start of their program the following courses:
CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science and CSE 505N
Introduction to Digital Logic and Computer Design (or equivalent
courses offered at other institutions).
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Course Option
This option requires 30 units of graduate credit. Students must
also follow the general degree requirements listed below.
Thesis/Project Option
The thesis and project options require 24 units of graduate credit
in addition to 6 units of either thesis or project courses (CSE 599
or CSE 598, respectively). Students pursuing the project option
may opt to take 27 units of graduate courses and only 3 units of
CSE 598, with adviser approval. Students must also follow the
general degree requirements listed below.
General Degree Requirements
• 18 of the 30 units must be from the designated graduate-
level Computer Engineering courses. Please visit
our MS in Computer Engineering website (https://
cse.wustl.edu/graduate/programs/Pages/ms-in-computer-
engineering.aspx) for a comprehensive list.
• In addition to the non-CSE courses on the list of designated
graduate-level Computer Engineering courses, up
to 12 additional units may be taken from outside the
department. Such approval will be contingent on the credits
being for suitably technical graduate-level content. To count
more than 6 units from outside the CSE department, an
appropriate justification for the additional increment must
be provided by the adviser and student. Departmental
approval will be evaluated with increasing stringency for
each additional increment.
• Up to 12 units of 400-level courses can count for graduate
credit.
• None of of the 30 units may be taken as independent study
(i.e., CSE 400 or CSE 500).
• Courses with an "N" designation do not count toward the
master's degree.
• All courses must be taken for a grade of C- or better.
• As per Engineering School guidelines, students must
maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.70.
Master of Science (MS) in
Cybersecurity Engineering
The Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity Engineering at
Washington University will give students the skills, knowledge
and expertise needed to work in the rapidly growing field of
cybersecurity and to design, engineer and architect cybersecurity
technology and systems. Graduates of this program will be
equipped with the theoretical and hands-on engineering
expertise required to solve complex cybersecurity problems that
affect diverse enterprises worldwide.
The program includes a set of core foundational courses that
focus on operating systems as well as network and systems
security. Students pursuing this degree may also choose from
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more advanced cybersecurity elective courses that will build General Degree Requirements
deeper integrative knowledge of key concepts. Work in the
program culminates in either a capstone project or a final thesis. • Students who have already taken core or elective courses
The capstone project should focus on a specific set of technical specified by the program can, with departmental approval,
cybersecurity challenges, with the objective of designing an substitute other courses that are suitably technical
implementable solution to those challenges. The thesis option and appropriate to the degree program. Departmental
allows students to plan, execute and report on an individual approval will require justification and will be evaluated with
project that addresses a substantial problem, covering both increasing stringency for each additional substitution.
practical and scientific aspects. Students planning to pursue a • None of of the 30 units may be taken as independent study
PhD degree after completing the MS in Cybersecurity degree are (i.e., CSE 400 or CSE 500).
particularly encouraged to pick the thesis option. • Courses with an "N" designation do not count toward the
All students in the MS in Cybersecurity Engineering program master's degree.
must have previously completed (as documented by their • All courses must be taken for a grade of C- or better.
undergraduate transcript), successfully test to place out of, or • As per Engineering School guidelines, students must
complete at the start of their program the following courses: maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.70.
CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science and CSE 502N
Data Structures and Algorithms (or equivalent courses offered at Master of Engineering (MEng)
other institutions).
in Computer Science and
Core Courses Engineering
Code Title Units The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science and
CSE 422S Operating Systems Organization 3 Engineering is specifically designed for students who would
CSE 433S Introduction to Computer Security 3 like to combine studies in computer science and computer
CSE 469S Security of the Internet of Things and 3 engineering, possibly in conjunction with graduate-level work
Embedded System Security in another discipline, or who for other reasons need a more
flexible structure to their master's studies. The MEng offers more
CSE 473S Introduction to Computer Networks 3
flexibility by allowing approved outside courses (i.e., courses
CSE 523S Systems Security 3 not specifically taken in computer science, such as various
Total Units 15 business courses) to count toward the degree; in this manner,
an MEng student can customize their program by incorporating
Program Electives interdisciplinary components, when and if these are approved
by the faculty adviser. Work in the program culminates in a
Choose three courses:
capstone project highlighting each student's ambitions, interests,
Code Title Units and accomplishments in the program. MEng students typically
CSE 522S Advanced Operating Systems 3 move directly into the industry. All students in the MEng program
CSE 543S Advanced Secure Software 3 must have previously completed (as documented by their
Engineering undergraduate transcript), successfully tested to place out of,
or completed at the start of their program the following courses:
CSE 569S Advanced IoT, Real-Time, and 3
CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science and CSE 502N
Embedded Systems Security
Data Structures and Algorithms (or equivalent courses offered at
CSE 571S Network Security 3 other institutions).
T81 INFO 565 Cybersecurity Analytics 3
T81 INFO 566 Cybersecurity Risk Management 3 Degree Requirements
• The MEng requires 30 total units, including 24 units of
Culminating Experience graduate-level course work and 6 units of CSE 598 Master's
Choose one of the following: Project work culminating in a successful project defense.
• 12 of the remaining 24 units must be departmental courses
Code Title Units
at the 400 level or above. Of these 12 units, 9 units must be
CSE 598 Master's Project 6 at the 500 level.
CSE 599 Master's Research 6 • With departmental approval, up to 12 units may be taken
(6 units required, typically completed over the course of from outside of the department. Such approval shall be
two semesters) contingent on the credits being for suitably technical
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outside of the CSE department, an appropriate justification Code Title Units

for the additional increment shall be provided by the adviser CSE 427S Cloud Computing with Big Data 3
and student. Departmental approval shall be evaluated with Applications
increasing stringency for each additional increment.
CSE 516A Multi-Agent Systems 3
• Up to 15 units of 400-level courses can count for graduate
CSE 559A Computer Vision 3
credit.
CSE 584A Algorithms for Biosequence 3
• None of the 30 units may be taken as independent study
Comparison
(i.e., CSE 400 or CSE 500).
CSE 587A Algorithms for Computational Biology 3
• CSE courses with an "N" designation do not count toward
the master's degree.
Additional Information
• All 30 units required for the degree must be taken for a grade
(i.e., not pass/fail), and the grade received in each course • All courses must be taken for a grade.
must be C- or better. • Students with previous courses in machine learning may
• As per McKelvey School of Engineering guidelines, students place out of CSE 417T. These students will be required to
must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.70. complete an additional foundations course for a total of three
foundations courses.
Certificate in Data Mining and • Students who began the certificate prior to FL16 who have
successfully completed CSE 517A, independent of CSE
Machine Learning 417T, will be required to complete an additional foundations
The Certificate in Data Mining and Machine Learning can be course in place of CSE 417T for a total of three foundations
awarded in conjunction with any engineering master's degree. courses. No student will be allowed to take CSE 417T after
To qualify for this certificate, students enrolled in any master's in the successful completion of CSE 517A.
engineering program will need to meet the requirements listed • Any student who began the certificate prior to FL16 may
below in addition to the standard requirements for their master's choose to take CSE 441T in place of CSE 541T.
degree.

Required Courses Electrical & Systems

Code Title Units
Engineering
CSE 417T Introduction to Machine Learning 3 The Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering offers
doctoral-level and master's-level degrees in Electrical
CSE 517A Machine Learning 3
Engineering and in Systems Science & Mathematics. At the
CSE 541T Advanced Algorithms 3
doctoral level, both the PhD and DSc degrees are available;
Total Units 9 these typically require four to five years of full-time study leading
to an original research contribution. At the master's level, the
Foundations Courses programs require 30 credit hours of study and have both a
Choose two courses: course option and a thesis option.

Research activity in the department is focused in the following

Code Title Units
four areas:
CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
CSE 513T Theory of Artificial Intelligence and 3 Applied Physics
Machine Learning • Nanophotonics
CSE 514A Data Mining 3 • Quantum optics
CSE 515T Bayesian Methods in Machine 3 • Engineered materials
Learning • Electrodynamics
CSE 519T Advanced Machine Learning 3
Devices & Circuits
Math 493 Probability 3
Math 494 Mathematical Statistics 3 • Computer engineering
• Integrated circuits
Applications Courses • Radiofrequency circuits
Choose one course: • Sensors

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• Optimization Lan Yang (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Lan-

• Applied mathematics Yang.aspx)
Edward H. & Florence G. Skinner Professor of Engineering
• Control
PhD, California Institute of Technology
• Financial engineering
Nano/micro photonics, ultra high-quality optical microcavities,
Signals & Imaging ultra-low-threshold microlasers, nano/micro fabrication, optical
sensing, single nanoparticle detection, photonic molecules,
• Computational imaging
photonic materials
• Signal processing
• Optical imaging Professors
• Data sciences Shantanu Chakrabartty (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
default.aspx?bio=101)
Students working in any of these areas will enjoy the benefits
PhD, Johns Hopkins University
of programs that balance fundamental theoretical concepts with
New frontiers in unconventional analog computing techniques
modern applications. In our department, students find ample
using silicon and hybrid substrates, fundamental limits of energy
opportunities for close interactions with faculty members working
efficiency, sensing and resolution by exploiting computational
on cutting-edge research and technology development.
and adaptation primitives inherent in the physics of devices
Prospective PhD students with previous degrees in engineering
Jr-Shin Li (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Jr-Shin-
who are interested in PhD studies and research in mathematics
Li.aspx)
or statistics are encouraged to apply for PhD studies in
Das Family Distinguished Career Development Professor
Mathematics and Statistics. For more details, visit the
PhD, Harvard University
Graduate Programs in Mathematics and Statistics (http://
Mathematical control theory, optimization, quantum control,
wumath.wustl.edu/graduate) webpage.
biomedical applications
Phone: 314-935-5565
Hiro Mukai (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Hiro-
Website: http://ese.wustl.edu Mukai.aspx)
Professor
Faculty PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Chair Theory and computational methods for optimization, optimal
control, systems theory, electric power system operations,
Bruno Sinopoli (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ differential games
Bruno-Sinopoli.aspx)
Professor PhD, University of California, Berkley Neal Patwari (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
Cyberphysical systems, analysis and design of networked bio=189)
embedded control systems, with applications to sensor actuators Professor
networks PhD, University of Michigan
Intersection of statistical signal processing and wireless
Endowed Professors networking for improving wireless sensor networking and
Arye Nehorai (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ radiofrequency sensing
Arye-Nehorai.aspx) Heinz Schaettler (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Eugene and Martha Lohman Professor of Electrical Engineering Heinz-Schaettler.aspx)
PhD, Stanford University PhD, Rutgers University
Statistical signal processing, machine learning, imaging, Optimal control, nonlinear systems, mathematical models in
biomedicine biomedicine
Joseph A. O'Sullivan (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Associate Professors
Pages/Joseph-OSullivan.aspx)
Samuel C. Sachs Professor of Electrical Engineering ShiNung Ching (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Dean, UMSL/WashU Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program ShiNung-Ching.aspx)
PhD, Notre Dame University Das Family Distinguished Career Development Assistant
Information theory, statistical signal processing, imaging science Professor
with applications in medicine and security, and recognition theory PhD, University of Michigan
and systems Systems and control in neural medicine, nonlinear and
constrained control, physiologic network dynamics, stochastic
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Jung-Tsung Shen (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Daniel L. Rode (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Daniel-

Jung-Tsung-Shen.aspx) Rode.aspx)
Das Family Distinguished Career Development Assistant PhD, Case Western Reserve University
Professor Optoelectronics and fiber optics, semiconductor materials,
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology light-emitting diodes and lasers, semiconductor processing,
Theoretical and numerical investigations on nanophotonics, electronics
optoelectronics, plasmonics, metamaterials
Ervin Y. Rodin (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Ervin-
Assistant Professors Rodin.aspx)
PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Ulugbek Kamilov (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ Optimization, differential games, artificial intelligence,
default.aspx?bio=120) mathematical modeling
PhD, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Computational imaging, signal processing, biomedical imaging Barbara A. Shrauner (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
Barbara-Shrauner.aspx)
Matthew D. Lew (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ PhD, Harvard University (Radcliffe)
Matthew-Lew.aspx) Plasma processing, semiconductor transport, symmetries of
PhD, Stanford University nonlinear differential equations
Microscopy, biophotonics, computational imaging, nano-optics
Donald L. Snyder (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Donald-
Chuan Wang (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/default.aspx? Synder.aspx)
bio=123) PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PhD, University of Southern California Communication theory, random process theory, signal
Flexible electronics, stretchable electronics, printed electronics, processing, biomedical engineering, image processing, radar
nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics
Barry E. Spielman (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Barry-
Shen Zeng (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/default.aspx? Spielman.aspx)
bio=121) PhD, Syracuse University
PhD, University of Stuttgart High-frequency/high-speed devices, radiofrequency and
Systems and control theory, data-based analysis and control microwave integrated circuits, computational electromagnetics
of complex dynamical systems, inverse problems, biomedical
applications Tzyh Jong Tarn (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/TJ-
Tarn.aspx)
Xuan "Silvia" Zhang (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/ DSc, Washington University
Pages/Xuan-%28Silvia%29-Zhang.aspx) Quantum mechanical systems, bilinear and nonlinear systems,
PhD, Cornell University robotics and automation, life science automation
Robotics, cyber-physical systems, hardware security, ubiquitous
computing, embedded systems, computer architecture, Professors of Practice
VLSI, electronic design automation, control optimization, and
Dedric Carter (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
biomedical devices and instrumentation
bio=149)
Senior Professors PhD, Nova Southeastern University
MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management
Paul S. Min (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Paul-Min.aspx)
PhD, University of Michigan Dennis Mell (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
Routing and control of telecommunication networks, fault bio=150)
tolerance and reliability, software systems, network management MS, University of Missouri-Rolla
Industrial automation, robotics and mechatronics, product design
Robert E. Morley Jr. (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ and development with design-for-manufacturability emphasis,
Robert-Morley.aspx) prototyping, manufacturing
DSc, Washington University in St. Louis
Computer engineering, lower-power VLSI design, computer Ed Richter (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
architecture, signal processing, microprocessors systems design bio=151)
MS, Washington University
William F. Pickard (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/William- Signal processing applications implemented on a variety of
Pickard.aspx) platforms, including ASIC, FPGA, DSP, microcontroller and
PhD, Harvard University desktop computers
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Jason Trobaugh (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ Engineering and in Systems Science & Mathematics as well as
faculty.aspx?bio=152) a certificate in Imaging Science. At the doctoral level, both the
DSc, Washington University PhD and DSc degrees are available; these typically require four
Ultrasound imaging, diffuse optical tomography, image-guided to five years of full-time study leading to an original research
therapy, and ultrasonic temperature imaging contribution. At the master's level, the programs require a
minimum of 30 unit hours of study consistent with the residency
Senior Lecturer and other applicable requirements of Washington University and
Martha Hasting (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ McKelvey School of Engineering. The master’s degrees may be
faculty.aspx?bio=156) pursued with a course-only option or a thesis option.
PhD, Saint Louis University
Students will enjoy the benefits of programs that balance
Mathematics education
fundamental theoretical concepts with modern applications.
James Feher (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx? In our department, students will find ample opportunities for
bio=155) close interactions with faculty members working on cutting-edge
PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology research and technology development.

Lecturers Please visit the following pages for more information about our
programs:
Randall Brown (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
faculty.aspx?bio=154) • Doctoral Degrees (p. 50)
PhD, Washington University • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
(p. 51)
Randall Hoven (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
• Master of Science in Systems Science & Mathematics
faculty.aspx?bio=157)
(MSSSM) (p. 51)
MS, Johns Hopkins University
• Master of Science in Data Analytics and Statistics (MSDAS)
Vladimir Kurenok (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ (p. 52)
faculty.aspx?bio=158)
• Master of Control Engineering (MCEng) (p. 53)
PhD, Belarus State University (Minsk, Belarus)
Probability and stochastic processes, stochastic ordinary and • Master of Engineering in Robotics (MEngR) (p. 53)
partial differential equations, financial mathematics • Certificate in Imaging Science & Engineering (IS&E)
(p. 54)
Tsitsi Madziwa-Nussinov (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
faculty.aspx?bio=159) Courses
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
Jinsong Zhang (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ E35 ESE (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
faculty.aspx?bio=160) sch=E&dept=E35&crslvl=5:8).
PhD, University of Miami
Modeling and performance analysis of wireless sensor networks,
multi-source information fusion, ambiguous and incomplete E35 ESE 500 Independent Study
information processing Opportunities to acquire experience outside the classroom
setting and to work closely with individual members of the
faculty. A final report must be submitted to the department.
Professors Emeriti Prerequisite: Students must have the ESE Research/
R. Martin Arthur Independent Study Registration Form (PDF) (https://
Newton R. and Sarah Louisa Glasgow Wilson Professor of ese.wustl.edu/research/areas/Documents/Independent%20Study
%20Form_1.pdf) approved by the department.
Engineering
Credit variable, maximum 3 units.
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Ultrasonic imaging, electrocardiography
E35 ESE 501 Mathematics of Modern Engineering I
David L. Elliott Matrix algebra: systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles independence and orthogonality in vector spaces, eigenvectors
and eigenvalues; vector calculus: gradient, divergence, curl, line
Mathematical theory of systems, nonlinear difference, differential and surface integrals, theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss;
equations Elements of Fourier analysis and its applications to solving some
classical partial differential equations, heat, wave, and Laplace
Degree Requirements equation. Prerequisites: ESE 318 and ESE 319 or equivalent or
consent of instructor. This course will not count toward the ESE
The Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering offers doctoral program.
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E35 ESE 502 Mathematics of Modern Engineering II
Fourier series and Fourier integral transforms and their
applications to solving some partial differential equations, heat
and wave equations; complex analysis and its applications to
solving real-valued problems; analytic functions and their role;
Laurent series representation; complex-valued line integrals
and their evaluation, including the residual integration theory,
conformal mappings and their applications. Prerequisite: ESE
318 and ESE 319 or equivalent or consent of instructor. This
course will not count toward the ESE doctoral program.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 513 Convex Optimization and Duality Theory
Graduate introduction to convex optimization with emphasis on
convex analysis and duality theory. Topics include: convex sets,
convex functions, convex cones, convex conjugates, Fenchel-
Moreau theorem, convex duality and biconjugation, directional
derivatives, subgradients and subdifferentials, optimality
conditions, ordered vector spaces, Hahn-Banach theorem,
extension and separation theorems, minimax theorems, and
vector and set optimization. Prerequisites: ESE 415, Math 4111.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 515 Nonlinear Optimization
Nonlinear optimization problems with and without constraints
and computational methods for solving them. Optimality
conditions, Kuhn-Tucker conditions, Lagrange duality; gradient
and Newton's methods; conjugate direction and quasi-Newton
methods; primal and penalty methods; Lagrange methods. Use
of MATLAB optimization techniques in numerical problems.
Prerequisites: CSE 131, Math 309 and ESE 318 or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 516 Optimization in Function Space
Linear vector spaces, normed linear spaces, Lebesque integrals,
the Lp spaces, linear operators, dual space, Hilbert spaces.
Projection theorem, Hahn-Banach theorem. Hyperplanes and
convex sets, Gateaux and Frächet differentials, unconstrained
minima, adjoint operators, inverse function theorem. Constrained
minima, equality constraints, Lagrange multipliers, calculus of
variations, Euler-Lagrange equations, positive cones, inequality
constraints. Kuhn-Tucker theorem, optimal control theory,
Pontryagin's maximum principle, successive approximation
methods, Newton's methods, steepest descent methods, primal-
dual methods, penalty function methods, multiplier methods.
Prerequisite: Math 4111.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 517 Partial Differential Equations
Linear and nonlinear first order equations. Characteristics.
Classification of equations. Theory of the potential linear and
nonlinear diffusion theory. Linear and nonlinear wave equations.
Initial and boundary value problems. Transform methods.
Integral equations in boundary value problems. Prerequisites:
ESE 318 and 319 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 518 Optimization Methods in Control
The course is divided in two parts: convex optimization and
optimal control. In the first part we cover applications of Linear
Matrix Inequalities and Semi-Definite Programming to control
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and estimation problems. We also cover Multiparametric Linear
Programming and its application to the Model Predictive Control
and Estimation of linear systems. In the second part we cover
numerical methods to solve optimal control and estimation
problems. We cover techniques to discretize optimal control
problems, numerical methods to solve them, and their optimality
conditions. We apply these results to the Model Predictive
Control and Estimation of nonlinear systems. Prerequisites: ESE
551, and ESE 415 or equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 519 Convex Optimization
Concentrates on recognizing and solving convex optimization
problems that arise in applications. Convex sets, functions,
and optimization problems. Basics of convex analysis.
Least-squares, linear and quadratic programs, semidefinite
programming, minimax, extremal volume, and other problems.
Optimality conditions, duality theory, theorems of alternative,
and applications. Interior-point methods. Applications to
signal processing, statistics and machine learning, control and
mechanical engineering, digital and analog circuit design, and
finance. Prerequisites: Math 309 and ESE 415.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes
Review of probability theory; models for random signals and
noise; calculus of random processes; noise in linear and
nonlinear systems; representation of random signals by sampling
and orthonormal expansions; Poisson, Gaussian, and Markov
processes as models for engineering problems. Prerequisite:
ESE 326.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 523 Information Theory
Discrete source and channel model, definition of information
rate and channel capacity, coding theorems for sources and
channels, encoding and decoding of data for transmission over
noisy channels. Corequisite: ESE 520.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 524 Detection and Estimation Theory
Study of detection and estimation of signals in noise. Linear
algebra, vector spaces, independence, projections. Data
independence, factorization theorem and sufficient statistics.
Neyman-Pearson and Bayes detection. Least squares,
maximum-likelihood and maximum a posteriori estimation of
signal parameters. Conjugate priors, recursive estimation,
Wiener and Kalman filters. Prerequisite: ESE 520.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 526 Network Science
This course focuses on fundamental theory, modeling, structure,
and analysis methods in network science. The first part of the
course includes basic network models and their mathematical
principles. Topics include a review of graph theory, random
graph models, scale-free network models and dynamic networks.
The second part of the course includes structure and analysis
methods in network science. Topics include network robustness,
community structure, spreading phenomena and clique topology.
Applications of the topics covered by this course include social
networks, power grid, internet, communications, protein-protein
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Prerequisites: ESE 520 (Probability and Stochastic Processes),
Math 429 (Linear Algebra) or equivalent.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 531 Nano and Micro Photonics
This course focuses on fundamental theory, design, and
applications of photonic materials and micro/nano photonic
devices. It includes review and discussion of light-matter
interactions in nano and micro scales, propagation of light in
waveguides, nonlinear optical effect and optical properties of
nano/micro structures, the device principles of waveguides,
filters, photodetectors, modulators and lasers. Prerequisite: ESE
330.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 532 Introduction to Nano-Photonic Devices
Introduction to photon transport in nano-photonic devices.
This course focuses on the following topics: light and photons,
statistical properties of photon sources, temporal and spatial
correlations, light-matter interactions, optical nonlinearity, atoms
and quantum dots, single- and two-photon devices, optical
devices, and applications of nano-photonic devices in quantum
and classical computing and communication. Prerequisites: ESE
330 and Physics 217, or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 534 Special Topics in Advanced Electrodynamics
This course covers advanced topics in electrodynamics.
Topics include electromagnetic wave propagation (in free
space, confined waveguides, or along engineered surfaces);
electromagnetic wave scattering (off nano-particles or
molecules); electromagnetic wave generation and detection
(antenna and nano-antenna); inverse scattering problems; and
numerical and approximate methods. Prerequisites: ESE 330, or
Physics 421 and Physics 422.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 536 Introduction to Quantum Optics
This course covers the following topics: quantum mechanics for
quantum optics, radiative transitions in atoms, lasers, photon
statistics (photon counting, sub-/super-Poissionian photon
statistics, bunching, anti-bunching, theory of photodetection, shot
noise), entanglement, squeezed light, atom-photon interactions,
cold atoms, abd atoms in cavities. If time permits, the following
topics will be selectively covered: quantum computing, quantum
cryptography, and teleportation. Prerequisites: ESE 330 and
Physics 217 or Physics 421
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 538 Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering
The course builds on undergraduate electromagnetics to
systematically develop advanced concepts in electromagnetic
theory for engineering applications. The following topics are
covered: Maxwell's equations; fields and waves in materials;
electromagnetic potentials and topics for circuits and systems;
transmission-line essentials for digital electronics and for
communications; guided wave principles for electronics and
optoelectronics; principles of radiation and antennas; and
numerical methods for computational electromagnetics.
Credit 3 units.
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E35 ESE 543 Control Systems Design by State Space
Methods
Advanced design and analysis of control systems by state-
space methods: classical control review, Laplace transforms,
review of linear algebra (vector space, change of basis, diagonal
and Jordan forms), linear dynamic systems (modes, stability,
controllability, state feedback, observability, observers, canonical
forms, output feedback, separation principle and decoupling),
nonlinear dynamic systems (stability, Lyapunov methods).
Frequency domain analysis of multivariable control systems.
State space control system design methods: state feedback,
observer feedback, pole placement, linear optimal control.
Design exercises with CAD (computer-aided design) packages
for engineering problems. Prerequisite: ESE 351 and ESE 441,
or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 544 Optimization and Optimal Control
Constrained and unconstrained optimization theory. Continuous
time as well as discrete-time optimal control theory. Time-optimal
control, bang-bang controls and the structure of the reachable
set for linear problems. Dynamic programming, the Pontryagin
maximum principle, the Hamiltonian-Jacobi-Bellman equation
and the Riccati partial differential equation. Existence of classical
and viscosity solutions. Application to time optimal control,
regulator problems, calculus of variations, optimal filtering and
specific problems of engineering interest. Prerequisites: ESE
551, ESE 552.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 545 Stochastic Control
Introduction to the theory of stochastic differential equations
based on Wiener processes and Poisson counters, and an
introduction to random fields. The formulation and solution of
problems in nonlinear estimation theory. The Kalman-Bucy
filter and nonlinear analogues. Identification theory. Adaptive
systems. Applications. Prerequisites: ESE 520 and ESE 551.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 546 Dynamics & Control in Neuroscience & Brain
Medicine
This course provides an introduction to systems engineering
approaches to modeling, analysis and control of neuronal
dynamics at multiple scales. A central motivation is the
manipulation of neuronal activity for both scientific and
medical applications using emerging neurotechnology and
pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on dynamical systems
and control theory, including bifurcation and stability analysis
of single neuron models and population mean-field models.
Synchronization properties of neuronal networks are covered,
and methods for control of neuronal activity in both oscillatory
and non-oscillatory dynamical regimes are developed. Statistical
models for neuronal activity are also discussed. An overview
of signal processing and data analysis methods for neuronal
recording modalities is provided toward the development of
closed-loop neuronal control paradigms. The final evaluation
is based on a project or research survey. Prerequisites: ESE
553 (or equivalent); ESE 520 (or equivalent); ESE 351 (or
equivalent).
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E35 ESE 547 Robust and Adaptive Control
Graduate-level control system design methods for multi-
input multi-output systems. Linear optimal-based methods in
robust control, nonlinear model reference adaptive control.
These design methods are currently used in most industry
control system design problems. These methods are designed,
analyzed and simulated using MATLAB. Linear control theory
(review), robustness theory (Mu Analysis), optimal control and
the robust servomechanism, H-infinity optimal control, robust
output feedback controls, Kalman filter theory and design,
linear quadratic gaussian with loop transfer recovery, the Loop
Transfer Recovery method of Lavretsky, Mu synthesis, Lyapunov
theory (review), LaSalle extensions, Barbalat's Lemma,
model reference adaptive control, artificial neural networks,
online parameter estimation, convergence and persistence of
excitation. Prerequisite: ESE 543 or ESE 551 or equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 551 Linear Dynamic Systems I
Input-output and state-space description of linear dynamic
systems. Solution of the state equations and the transition
matrix. Controllability, observability, realizations, pole-
assignment, observers and decoupling of linear dynamic
systems. Prerequisite: ESE 351.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 552 Linear Dynamic Systems II
Least squares optimization problems. Riccati equation, terminal
regulator and steady-state regulator. Introduction to filtering
and stochastic control. Advanced theory of linear dynamic
systems. Geometric approach to the structural synthesis of linear
multivariable control systems. Disturbance decoupling, system
invertibility and decoupling, extended decoupling and the internal
model principle. Prerequisite: ESE 551.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 553 Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
State space and functional analysis approaches to nonlinear
systems. Questions of existence, uniqueness and stability;
Lyapunov and frequency-domain criteria; w-limits and invariance,
center manifold theory and applications to stability, steady-state
response and singular perturbations. Poincare-Bendixson theory,
the van der Pol oscillator, and the Hopf Bifurcation theorem.
Prerequisite: ESE 551.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 554 Advanced Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
Differentiable manifolds, vector fields, distributions on a
manifold, Frobenius' theorem, Lie algebras. Controllability,
observability of nonlinear systems, examined from the viewpoint
of differential geometry. Transformation to normal forms. Exact
linearization via feedback. Zero dynamics and related properties.
Noninteracting control and disturbance decoupling. Controlled
invariant distributions. Noninteracting control with internal
stability. Prerequisites: ESE 553 and ESE 551.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 557 Hybrid Dynamic Systems
Theory and analysis of hybrid dynamic systems, which is the
class of systems whose state is composed by continuous-
valued and discrete-valued variables. Discrete-event systems
models and language descriptions. Models for hybrid systems.
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Conditions for existence and uniqueness. Stability and
verification of hybrid systems. Optimal control of hybrid
systems. Applications to cyber-physical systems and robotics.
Prerequisite: ESE 551.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 559 Special Topics in Systems and Control:
Control of High-Dimensional Complex Systems
A rigorous introduction to recent developments in systems
and controls. Focus is on the discussion of interdisciplinary
applications of complex systems that motivate emerging topics
in dynamics and control, and state-of-the-art methods for
addressing the control and computation problems involving
these large-scale systems. Topics to be covered include the
control of ensemble systems, pseudospectral approximation and
high-dimensional optimization, the mathematics of networks,
dynamic learning and topological data analysis, and applications
to biology, neuroscience, brain medicine, quantum physics,
and complex networks. Both model-based and data-driven
approaches are introduced. Students learn about the state-of-
the-art research in the field, and ultimately apply their knowledge
to conduct a final project. Prerequisite:vLinear algebra (Math
429) or equivalent, ESE 415 Optimization, ESE 551 Linear
Dynamic Systems, ESE 553 Nonlinear Dynamic Systems, and
ESE 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 560 Computer Systems Architecture I
An exploration of the central issues in computer architecture:
instruction set design, addressing and register set design, control
unit design, microprogramming, memory hierarchies (cache and
main memories, mass storage, virtual memory), pipelining, and
bus organization. The course emphasizes understanding the
performance implications of design choices, using architecture
modeling and evaluation using VHDL and/or instruction set
simulation. Prerequisites: CSE 361S and CSE 260M.
Same as E81 CSE 560M
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 562 Analog Integrated Circuits
This course focuses on fundamental and advanced topics in
analog and mixed-signal VLSI techniques. The first part of the
course covers graduate-level materials in the area of analog
circuit synthesis and analysis. The second part of the course
covers applications of the fundamental techniques for designing
analog signal processors and data converters. Several practical
aspects of mixed-signal design, simulation and testing are
covered in this course. This is a project-oriented course, and
it is expected that the students apply the concepts learned
in the course to design, simulate and explore different circuit
topologies. Prerequisites: CSE 260 and ESE 232.
Credit 3 units.
E35 ESE 566A Modern System-on-Chip Design
The System-on-Chip (SoC) technology is at the core of
most electronic systems: smartphones, wearable devices,
autonomous robots and cars, and aerospace and medical
electronics. In these SoCs, billions of transistors can
be integrated on a single silicon chip containing various
components, such as microprocessors, DSPs, hardware
accelerators, memories, and I/O interfaces. Topics include SoC
architectures, design tools and methods as well as system-
level tradeoffs between performance, power consumption,
energy efficiency, reliability, and programmability. Students
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will gain insight into the early stage of the SoC design process
by performing the tasks of developing functional specification,
partition and map functions onto hardware and/or software then
and evaluating and validating system performance. Assignments
include hands-on design projects. Open to both graduate and
senior undergraduate students. Prerequisite: ESE 461.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 567 Computer Systems Analysis
A comprehensive course on performance analysis techniques.
The topics include common mistakes, selection of techniques
and metrics, summarizing measured data, comparing systems
using random data, simple linear regression models, other
regression models, experimental designs, 2**k experimental
designs, factorial designs with replication, fractional factorial
designs, one factor experiments, two factor full factorial design
w/o replications, two factor full factorial designs with replications,
general full factorial designs, introduction to queueing theory,
analysis of single queues, queueing networks, operational
laws, mean-value analysis, time series analysis, heavy tailed
distributions, self-similar processes, long-range dependence,
random number generation, analysis of simulation results, and
art of data presentation. Prerequisites: CSE 260M.
Same as E81 CSE 567M
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 570 Coding Theory
Introduction to the algebra of finite fields. Linear block codes,
cyclic codes, BCH and related codes for error detection and
correction. Encoder and decoder circuits and algorithms.
Spectral descriptions of codes and decoding algorithms. Code
performances.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 571 Transmission Systems and Multiplexing
Transmission and multiplexing systems are essential to providing
efficient point-to-point communication over distance. This course
introduces the principles underlying modern analog and digital
transmission and multiplexing systems and covers a variety of
system examples.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 572 Signaling and Control in Communication
Networks
The operation of modern communications networks is highly
dependent on sophisticated control mechanisms that direct
the flow of information through the network and oversee the
allocation of resources to meet the communication demands
of end users. This course covers the structure and operation
of modern signaling systems and addresses the major design
trade-offs that center on the competing demands of performance
and service flexibility. Specific topics covered include protocols
and algorithms for connection establishment and transformation,
routing algorithms, overload and failure recovery and networking
dimensioning. Case studies provide concrete examples and
reveal the key design issues. Prerequisites: graduate standing
and permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 575 Fiber-Optic Communications
Introduction to optical communications via glass-fiber media.
Pulse-code modulation and digital transmission methods, coding
laws, receivers, bit-error rates. Types and properties of optical
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fibers; attenuation, dispersion, modes, numerical aperture.
Light-emitting diodes and semiconductor laser sources; device
structure, speed, brightness, modes, electrical properties, optical
and spectral characteristics. Prerequisites: ESE 330, ESE 336.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 582 Fundamentals and Applications of Modern
Optical Imaging
Analysis, design, and application of modern optical imaging
systems with emphasis on biological imaging. The first part
of the course will focus on the physical principles underlying
the operation of imaging systems and their mathematical
models. Topics include ray optics (speed of light, refractive
index, laws of reflection and refraction, plane surfaces, mirrors,
lenses, aberrations), wave optics (amplitude and intensity,
frequency and wavelength, superposition and interference,
interferometry), Fourier optics (space-invariant linear systems,
Huygens-Fresnel principle, angular spectrum, Fresnel diffraction,
Fraunhofer diffraction, frequency analysis of imaging systems),
and light-matter interaction (absorption, scattering, dispersion,
fluorescence). The second part of the course will compare
modern quantitative imaging technologies, including but not
limited to digital holography, computational imaging, and super-
resolution microscopy. Students will evaluate and critique recent
optical imaging literature. Prerequisites: ESE 318 and ESE 319
(or their equivalents); ESE 330 or PHY 421 (or equivalent).
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 584 Statistical Signal Processing for Sensor Arrays
Methods for signal processing and statistical inference for data
acquired by an array of sensors, such as those found in radar,
sonar and wireless communications systems. Multivariate
statistical theory with emphasis on the complex multivariate
normal distribution. Signal estimation and detection in noise
with known statistics, signal estimation and detection in noise
with unknown statistics, direction finding, spatial spectrum
estimation, beam forming, parametric maximum-likelihood
techniques. Subspace techniques, including MUSIC and
ESPRIT. Performance analysis of various algorithms. Advanced
topics may include structured covariance estimation, wide-
band array processing, array calibration, array processing with
polarization diversity, and space-time adaptive processing
(STAP). Prerequisites: ESE 520, ESE 524, linear algebra,
computer programming.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E35 ESE 585A Sparse Modeling for Imaging and Vision
Sparse modeling is at the heart of modern imaging, vision,
and machine learning. It is a fascinating new area of research
that seeks to develop highly effective data models. The core
idea in sparse modeling theory is a novel redundant transform,
where the number of transform coefficients is larger compared
to the original data dimension. Together with redundancy comes
the opportunity to seek the sparsest possible representation
or the one with the fewest nonzeros. This core idea leads
to a series of beautiful theoretical and practical results with
many applications, such as regression, prediction, restoration,
extrapolation, compression, detection, and recognition. In this
course, we will explore sparse modeling by covering theoretical
as well as algorithmic aspects with applications in computational
imaging and computer vision. Prerequisites: ESE 318, Math 233,
Math 309, and Math 429 or equivalents; coding with MATLAB or
Python.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E35 ESE 588 Quantitative Image Processing
Introduction to modeling, processing, manipulation and display of
images. Application of two-dimensional linear systems to image
processing. Two-dimensional sampling and transform methods.
The eye and perception. Image restoration and reconstruction.
Multiresolution processing, noise reduction and compression.
Boundary detection and image segmentation. Case studies
in image processing (examples: computer tomography and
ultrasonic imaging). Prerequisites: ESE 326, ESE 482.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 589 Biological Imaging Technology
This class develops a fundamental understanding of the physics
and mathematical methods that underlie biological imaging and
critically examine case studies of seminal biological imaging
technology literature. The physics section examines how
electromagnetic and acoustic waves interact with tissues and
cells, how waves can be used to image the biological structure
and function, image formation methods, and diffraction limited
imaging. The math section examines image decomposition
using basis functions (e.g., Fourier transforms), synthesis
of measurement data, image analysis for feature extraction,
reduction of multidimensional imaging datasets, multivariate
regression, and statistical image analysis. Original literature
on electron, confocal and two photon microscopy, ultrasound,
computed tomography, functional and structural magnetic
resonance imaging and other emerging imaging technology are
critiqued.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E35 ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
Seminar
This pass/fail course is required for the MS, DSc and PhD
degrees in Electrical & Systems Engineering. A passing grade
is required for each semester of enrollment and is received by
attendance at regularly scheduled ESE seminars. MS students
must attend at least three seminars per semester. DSc and
PhD students must attend at least five seminars per semester.
Part-time students are exempt except during their year of
residency. Any student under continuing status is also exempt.
Seminars missed in a given semester may be made up during
the subsequent semester.
E35 ESE 596 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering
This seminar course consists of a series of tutorial lectures on
Imaging Science and Engineering with emphasis on applications
of imaging technology. Students are exposed to a variety of
imaging applications that vary depending on the semester, but
may include multispectral remote sensing, astronomical imaging,
microscopic imaging, ultrasound imaging and tomographic
imaging. Guest lecturers come from several parts of the
university. This course is required of all students in the Imaging
Science and Engineering program; the only requirement is
attendance. This course is graded pass/fail. Prerequisite:
admission to Imaging Science and Engineering program. Same
as CSE 596 (when offered) and BME 506.
Credit 1 unit.
E35 ESE 599 Master's Research
Prerequisite: Students must have the ESE Research/
Independent Study Registration Form (PDF) (https://
ese.wustl.edu/research/areas/Documents/Independent%20Study
%20Form_1.pdf) approved by the department.
E35 ESE 600 Doctoral Research
Credit variable, maximum 9 units.
E35 ESE 883 Master's Continuing Student Status
Doctoral Degrees
PhD or DSc in Electrical
Engineering or Systems Science
& Mathematics
Students pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of
Science (DSc) degrees in Electrical Engineering or Systems
Science & Mathematics must complete a minimum of 72 credit
hours of post-baccalaureate study consistent with the residency
and other applicable requirements of Washington University
in St. Louis and the Graduate School. These 72 units must
consist of at least 36 units of course work and at least 24 units
of research, and they may include work done to satisfy the
requirements of a master's degree in a related discipline. Up to
24 units for the PhD and 30 units for the DSc may be transferred
to Washington University in St. Louis from another institution.
Below is a list of the steps needed to complete the requirements
for a doctoral degree in the Department of Electrical & Systems
Engineering. Each candidate for the degree must do the
following:
• Complete at least 36 hours of post-baccalaureate course
work.
• Pass a written qualifying examination, to be taken before the
second academic year of the program.
• Pass an oral preliminary research examination, to be
completed within two years of passing the written qualifying
examination and at least one year prior to completion of the
dissertation.
• Satisfy the general residency requirement for the Graduate
School (PhD) or the McKelvey School of Engineering (DSc).
• Satisfy the general teaching requirement for PhD degrees
offered by the Graduate School. (There is no teaching
requirement for the DSc.)
• Write a doctoral dissertation that describes the results of
original and creative research in a specialization within
electrical engineering or systems science and mathematics.
• Pass a final oral examination in defense of the dissertation
research.
• Take ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
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The doctoral degree should ordinarily take no more than five
years to complete for students who enter the program with a
baccalaureate degree.
Master of Science in Electrical
Engineering (MSEE)
Either a thesis option or a course option may be selected. The
special requirements for these options are as follows:
Course Option
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is an academic
master's degree designed mainly for both full-time and part-time
students interested in proceeding to the departmental full-time
doctoral program and/or an industrial career. Under the course
option, students may not take ESE 599 Master's Research. With
faculty permission, they may take up to 3 units of graduate-level
independent study.
Thesis Option
This option is intended for those pursuing full-time study and
engaged in research projects. Candidates for this degree must
complete a minimum of 24 unit hours of course instruction and 6
units hours of thesis research (ESE 599); 3 of these unit hours
of thesis research may be applied toward the 15 core electrical
engineering unit hours required for the MSEE program. Any of
these 6 hours of thesis research may be applied as electives for
the MSEE, MSSSM, MSDAS, MCEng and MEngR programs.
The student must write a master's thesis and defend it in an oral
examination.
Degree Requirements
Students pursuing the degree Master of Science in Electrical
Engineering (MSEE) must complete a minimum of 30 unit hours
of study consistent with the residency and other applicable
requirements of Washington University and the McKelvey
School of Engineering and subject to the following departmental
requirements:
• A minimum of 15 of these unit hours must be selected
from the following list of core electrical engineering
subjects taught by the Department of Electrical & Systems
Engineering (ESE):
ESE 415 Optimization
ESE 513 Convex Optimization and Duality Theory
ESE 516 Optimization in Function Space
ESE 519 Convex Optimization
ESE 520-529 Applied probability category
ESE 530-539 Applied physics and electronics category
ESE 540-549 Control category
ESE 550-559 Systems category
ESE 560-569 Computer engineering category
ESE 570-579 Communications category
ESE 580-589 Signal and image processing category
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ESE 599 Master's Research (thesis option only, max 3
units)
• The remaining courses in the program may be selected
from senior or graduate-level courses in ESE or elsewhere
in the university that are approved by the department.
Please consult the ESE departmental website (https://
ese.wustl.edu/graduate/degreeprograms/Pages/ms-
electrical-engineering.aspx) for a list of allowable electives.
• At least 15 units of the 30 total units applied toward the
MSEE degree must be in ESE courses which, if cross-listed,
have ESE as the home department.
• A maximum of 6 credits may be transferred from another
institution and applied toward the master's degree.
Regardless of the subject or level, all transfer courses
are treated as electives and do not count toward the core
requirements for the degree.
• ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
Seminar must be taken by full-time graduate students each
semester. Master's students must attend at least three
seminars per semester.
• The degree program must be consistent with the residency
and other applicable requirements of Washington University
and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
• Students must obtain a cumulative grade-point average of
at least 3.2 out of a possible 4.0 overall for courses applied
toward the degree. Courses that apply for the degree must
be taken with the credit/letter grade option.
Master of Science in Systems
Science & Mathematics
(MSSSM)
Either a thesis option or a course option may be selected. The
special requirements for these options are as follows:
Course Option
The Master of Science in Systems Science & Mathematics
(MSSSM) is an academic master's degree that requires 30 unit
hours. It is designed for both full-time and part-time students
interested in proceeding to the departmental full-time doctoral
program and/or an industrial career. Under the course option,
students may not take ESE 599 Master's Research. With
faculty permission, they may take up to 3 units of graduate-level
independent study.
Thesis Option
This option is intended for those pursuing full-time study and
engaged in research projects. Candidates for this degree must
complete a minimum of 24 unit hours of course instruction and
6 unit hours of thesis research (ESE 599); 3 of these unit hours
of thesis research may be applied toward the 15 core electrical
engineering unit hours required for the MSEE program. Any of
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these 6 hours of thesis research may be applied as electives for Course Option
the MSEE, MSSSM, MSDAS, MCEng and MEngR programs.
The student must write a master's thesis and defend it in an oral The Master of Science in Data Analytics and Statistics is an
examination. academic master's degree designed mainly for both full-time and
part-time students interested in proceeding to the departmental
Degree Requirements full-time doctoral program and/or an industrial career. Under
the course option, students may not take ESE 599 Master's
• Required courses (15 units) for the MS degree include the
Research. With faculty permission, they may take up to 3 units
following:
of graduate-level independent study.
Code Title Units
ESE 551 Linear Dynamic Systems I 3
Thesis Option
ESE 553 Nonlinear Dynamic Systems 3 This option is intended for those pursuing full-time study and
ESE 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes 3 engaged in research projects. Candidates for this degree must
1 complete a minimum of 24 unit hours of course instruction and
ESE 415 Optimization 3
6 unit hours of thesis research (ESE 599); 3 of these unit hours
and one chosen from the following courses: of thesis research may be applied toward the 15 core electrical
ESE 524 Detection and Estimation Theory 3 engineering unit hours required for the MSEE program. Any of
or ESE 544 Optimization and Optimal Control these 6 hours of thesis research may be applied as electives for
or ESE 545 Stochastic Control the MSEE, MSSSM, MSDAS, MCEng and MEngR programs.
The student must write a master's thesis and defend it in an oral
or ESE 557 Hybrid Dynamic Systems
examination.
Total Units 15
1
ESE 516 may be substituted for ESE 415.
Degree Requirements
The MS in Data Analytics and Statistics (MSDAS) degree
• The remaining courses in the program may be selected from
requires 30 units.
senior or graduate-level courses in ESE or elsewhere in
the university that are approved by the department. Please • Required courses (15 units) for the MS degree include the
consult the ESE departmental website (https://ese.wustl.edu/ following:
graduate/degreeprograms/Pages/ms-systems-science-
Code Title Units
mathematics.aspx) for a list of allowable electives.
ESE 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes 3
• A maximum of 6 units may be transferred from another
or Math 495 Stochastic Processes
institution and applied toward the master's degree.
ESE 524 Detection and Estimation Theory 3
• ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
Seminar must be taken by full-time graduate students each Math 494 Mathematical Statistics 3
semester. Master's students must attend at least three ESE 415 Optimization 3
seminars per semester. or ESE 516 Optimization in Function Space
• The degree program must be consistent with the residency or ESE 518 Optimization Methods in Control
and other applicable requirements of Washington University CSE 417T Introduction to Machine Learning 3
and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
or CSE 514A Data Mining
• Students must obtain a cumulative grade-point average of
or CSE 530S Database Management Systems
at least 3.2 out of a possible 4.0 overall for courses applied
toward the degree. Courses that apply toward the degree Total Units 15
must be taken with the credit/letter grade option.
• The remaining courses in the program may be selected from
senior or graduate-level courses in ESE or elsewhere in
Master of Science in Data the university that are approved by the department. Please
Analytics and Statistics consult the ESE departmental website (https://ese.wustl.edu/
graduate/degreeprograms/Pages/ms-data-analytics.aspx) for
(MSDAS) a list of allowable electives.
Either a thesis option or a course option may be selected. The • ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
special requirements for these options are as follows: Seminar must be taken each semester. Master of Science
students must attend at least three seminars per semester.
• A maximum of 6 units may be transferred from another
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• The degree program must be consistent with the residency
and other applicable requirements of Washington University
and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
• Students must obtain a cumulative grade-point average of
at least 3.2 out of a possible 4.0 overall for courses applied
toward the degree. Courses that apply toward the degree
must be taken with the credit/letter grade option.
Master of Control Engineering
(MCEng)
Either a thesis option or a course option may be selected. The
special requirements for these options are as follows:
Course Option
The Master of Control Engineering is an academic master's
degree designed mainly for both full-time and part-time students
interested in proceeding to the departmental full-time doctoral
program and/or an industrial career. Under the course option,
students may not take ESE 599 Master's Research. With
faculty permission, they may take up to 3 units of graduate-level
independent study.
Thesis Option
This option is intended for those pursuing full-time study and
engaged in research projects. Candidates for this degree must
complete a minimum of 24 unit hours of course instruction and
6 unit hours of thesis research (ESE 599); 3 of these unit hours
of thesis research may be applied toward the 15 core electrical
engineering unit hours required for the MSEE program. Any of
the 6 hours of thesis research may be applied as electives for
the MSEE, MSSSM, MSDAS, MCEng and MEngR programs.
The student must write a master's thesis and defend it in an oral
examination.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Control Engineering (MCEng) degree is a terminal
professional degree designed for students interested in an
industrial career.
• Required courses (15 units) for the MCEng degree include
the following:
Code Title Units
ESE 441 Control Systems
ESE 543 Control Systems Design by State
Space Methods
ESE 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes
and at least two of the following six courses:
ESE 415 Optimization
ESE 425 Random Processes and Kalman
Filtering
ESE 547 Robust and Adaptive Control
ESE 551 Linear Dynamic Systems 3
ESE 552 Linear Dynamic Systems II 3
ESE 553 Nonlinear Dynamic Systems 3
• The remaining courses in the program may be selected
from senior or graduate-level courses in ESE or elsewhere
in the university that are approved by the department.
Please consult the ESE departmental website (https://
ese.wustl.edu/graduate/degreeprograms/Pages/master-
control-engineering.aspx) for a list of allowable electives.
• A maximum of 6 units may be transferred from another
school as electives, provided that the courses were not
needed for the student's bachelor's degree.
• ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
Seminar must be taken each semester.
• The degree program must be consistent with the residency
and other applicable requirements of Washington University
and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
• Students must obtain a cumulative grade-point average of at
least a 3.2 out of a possible 4.0 overall for courses applied
toward the degree. Courses that apply toward the degree
must be taken with the credit/letter grade option.
Master of Engineering in
Robotics (MEngR)
Either a thesis option or a course option may be selected. The
special requirements for these options are as follows:
Course Option
The Master of Engineering in Robotics is an academic master's
degree designed mainly for both full-time and part-time students
interested in proceeding to the departmental full-time doctoral
program and/or an industrial career. Under the course option,
students may not take ESE 599 Master's Research. With
faculty permission, they may take up to 3 units of graduate-level
independent study.
Thesis Option
This option is intended for those pursuing full-time study and
engaged in research projects. Candidates for this degree must
complete a minimum of 24 unit hours of course instruction and
6 unit hours of thesis research (ESE 599); 3 of these unit hours
3 of thesis research may be applied toward the 15 core electrical
3 engineering unit hours required for the MSEE program. Any of
these 6 hours of thesis research may be applied as electives for
3 the MSEE, MSSSM, MSDAS, MCEng and MEngR programs.
The student must write a master's thesis and defend it in an oral
examination.
3
3 Degree Requirements
The principal goal of the Master of Engineering in Robotics
3 (MEngR) degree program is to prepare individuals for
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professional practice in robotics engineering by leveraging the CSE 521S Wireless Sensor Networks 3
technical skills developed in an undergraduate engineering or CSE 546T Computational Geometry 3
physical science program. It is designed to be completed in 1.5
CSE 553S Advanced Mobile Robotics (Spring) 3
years, but it can be completed over a longer time period on a
CSE 556A Human-Computer Interaction Methods 3
part-time basis.
(Fall)
• Required courses (the 12 units listed below as well as 9 CSE 559A Computer Vision (Spring) 3
more units from three groups) for the MEngR degree include
the following: • The remaining courses in the program may be selected from
senior or graduate-level courses in ESE or elsewhere in
Code Title Units the university that are approved by the department. Please
ESE 446 Robotics: Dynamics and Control 3 consult the ESE departmental website (https://ese.wustl.edu/
(Spring) graduate/degreeprograms/Pages/meng-robotics.aspx) for a
ESE 447 Robotics Laboratory (Fall, Spring) 3 list of allowable electives.
CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 • ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering Graduate
or CSE 417T Introduction to Machine Learning Seminar must be taken by full-time graduate students each
ESE 551 Linear Dynamic Systems 3 semester. Master's students must attend at least three
ESE 590 Electrical & Systems Engineering 0 seminars per semester.
Graduate Seminar (must be taken • A maximum of 6 units may be transferred from another
each semester) institution and applied toward the master's degree.
Total Units 12 • The degree program must be consistent with the residency
• At least one course must be selected from each of the and other applicable requirements of Washington University
following three groups for a total of 9 units: and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
• The degree must include at least 15 units of 500-level
Optimization and Simulation Group
courses.
Code Title Units • Students must obtain a cumulative grade-point average of
ESE 403 Operations Research (Fall) 3 at least 3.2 out of a possible 4.0 overall for courses applied
ESE 407 Analysis and Simulation of Discrete 3 toward the degree. Courses that apply toward the degree
Event Systems (Spring) must be taken with the credit/letter grade option.

ESE 415 Optimization (Spring) 3

Certificate in Imaging Science &
Control Engineering Group
Engineering (IS&E)
Code Title Units
Washington University has been a leader in imaging science
ESE 441 Control Systems (Fall) 3 research for more than four decades, with many new medical
or imaging modalities, advanced applications in planetary
MEMS 4301 Modeling, Simulation and Control science, and fundamental theories having been developed
(Spring) here. The Imaging Sciences Pathway (https://sites.wustl.edu/
ESE 444 Sensors and Actuators (Fall) 3 imagingsciences) in the Division of Biology and Biological
Sciences in Arts & Sciences is jointly administered with the
ESE 425 Random Processes and Kalman 3
McKelvey School of Engineering, with students pursuing degrees
Filtering (Fall)
in departments across the university. The Imaging Science
ESE 543 Control Systems Design by State 3 & Engineering (IS&E) certificate program complements the
Space Methods (Fall) Imaging Sciences Pathway for students in the departments
ESE 552 Linear Dynamic Systems II (Spring) 3 of Electrical & Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering,
ESE 553 Nonlinear Dynamic Systems (Spring) 3 Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
& Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, and the Division of
Computer Science Group
Biology and Biological Sciences. Each department has its own
Code Title Units requirements, but all include the IS&E seminar. The program is
CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 flexible, so students are encouraged to appeal to the program
director to identify individualized programs.
CSE 517A Machine Learning 3
CSE 520S Real-Time Systems (Fall) 3 The IS&E certificate program is built on the strengths of
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program is constructed to expose students to the breadth of
imaging research activities at Washington University. There
has been an explosion of both increased bandwidth of existing
imaging systems and new sensing modalities. The increase
in bandwidth from sensors drives innovations in computing,
image reconstruction and image understanding. New sensing
modalities present unique opportunities for young researchers to
make fundamental contributions.
Medical imaging continues to comprise the largest set of
applications at Washington University. The resolution of modern
whole-body imaging sensors has revolutionized medicine. The
development of new portable imaging modalities broadens the
impact by lowering cost. Imaging science includes understanding
of the underlying physical, biological and chemical processes
that yield signals of interest. Microscopes, visible/infrared
cameras, magnetic resonance, x-ray, ultrasound and nuclear
sensors provide the data used for imaging or inferring underlying
processes. Imaging supports clinical diagnosis, radiation
oncology, and molecular and neural imaging.
Imaging supports advances in earth and planetary science,
enabling discovery from rovers on Mars, characterizing surface
properties from satellites, and inferring internal phenomena in
planetary objects. Modern understanding of materials science is
driven in part by new imaging methods. New imaging systems
for plant science seek better characterization of their biological
systems.
Data rates from imaging systems demand efficient processing,
manipulation and representation. In modern imaging systems,
computing and sensing often must be jointly optimized. Inference
is typically based on searching for meaningful patterns in the
data, along with the relative contributions of those patterns.
For more information, please refer to the Department of
Electrical & Systems Engineering website (http://ese.wustl.edu)
or contact the department directly.
Entering and Completing the
Program
Graduate students in participating departments may apply for
admission to the IS&E program. Admission requires graduate
standing in a participating department, a demonstrated interest in
aspects of imaging, and approval of the program director.
Upon being awarded a graduate degree by their home
department and completing certain requirements of the
program, students are awarded a certificate indicating their
successful participation in the IS&E program in addition to
having completion of the certificate program posted on their
official transcript. The requirements for receiving a certificate
are acceptance into the IS&E program, completion of four
imaging courses approved by the program director, completion
of requirements for a graduate degree in the student's home
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department, and participation in the IS&E seminar required for all
students in the IS&E program.
Seminars by faculty in imaging science, others at Washington
University, and experts from outside the university convey new
developments and directions in the field of imaging science and
its applications. These seminars also provide the opportunity for
interactions among those involved in the program.
Courses of Instruction
Fundamentals underlying imaging science and engineering and
the application of these fundamentals to contemporary problems
of importance form the theme of the program. Relevant courses
come from across the university. The program is flexible,
allowing students — in consultation with their advisers and the
program director — to design a program that is best for them.
Below are representative courses that students in the program
take.
Courses in the Imaging Sciences Pathway in the Division of
Biology and Biological Sciences
• ESE 596 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering/CSE
596/BME 506/Physics 596 (required)
• BME 530A Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers
• ESE 589 Biological Imaging Technology/BME 589
• BIOL 5068 Fundamentals of Molecular Cell Biology
• BIOL 5146 Principles and Applications of Biological Imaging
• BIOL 5147/Chem 5147 Contrast Agents for Biological
Imaging
Courses in Electrical & Systems Engineering
• ESE 438 Applied Optics
• ESE 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes
• ESE 524 Detection and Estimation Theory
• ESE 582 Fundamentals and Applications of Modern Optical
Imaging
• ESE 585 Optical Imaging
• ESE 586A Tomographic Imaging
• ESE 587 Ultrasonic Imaging Systems
• ESE 588 Quantitative Image Processing
• ESE 589 Biological Imaging Technology
• ESE 591 Special Topics: Biomedical Topics I: Principles
• ESE 592 Special Topics: Biomedical Topics II: Imaging
• ESE 596 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering
(required)
Courses in Computer Science and Engineering
• CSE 517A Machine Learning
• CSE 546T Computational Geometry
• CSE 554A Geometric Computing for Biomedicine
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• CSE 596 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering
(required)
Courses in Biomedical Imaging
• BME 502 Cardiovascular MRI — Physics to Clinical
Application
• BME 503A Cell and Organ Systems Biology
• BME 504 Light Microscopy and Optical Imaging
• BME 506 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering
(required)
• BME 530A Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers
• BME 589 Biological Imaging Technology
• BME 5907 Advanced Concepts in Image Science
• BME 591 Biomedical Optics I: Principles
• BME 592 Special Topics: Biomedical Topics II: Imaging
• BME 596 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering
(required)
Courses in Physics, Chemistry, and Psychology
• Physics 534 Magnetic Resonance
• Physics 589 Selected Topics in Physics I
• Physics 590.1 Seminar-Physics of Ultrasonic Imaging in
Cardiovascular Medicine
• Chem 5762 Electron Spin Resonance
• Chem 576 Magnetic Resonance
• Chem 435 Nuclear and Radiochemistry Lab
• Chem 436 Radioactivity and Its Applications
• Chem 578 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Psych 4450 Functional Neuroimaging Methods
Website: https://ese.wustl.edu/graduate/
degreeprograms/Pages/graduate-
certificate-imaging-science-
engineering.aspx
Energy, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering
The Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering (EECE) provides integrated and multidisciplinary
programs of scientific education in cutting-edge areas, including
the PhD in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering.
Research and educational activities of the department are
organized into four clusters: aerosol science & engineering;
engineered aquatic processes; multiscale engineering; and
metabolic engineering & systems biology. These overlapping
clusters address education and research in four thematic areas:
energy; environmental engineering science; advanced materials;
and sustainable technology for public health and international
development. In addition to the core faculty in the department,
faculty in the schools of Medicine, Arts & Sciences, Business,
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Law, and Social Work collaborate to provide students with a
holistic education and to address topical problems of interest.
Three master's programs are offered through the department:
Master of Science in Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering (MS), Master of Engineering in Energy,
Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MEng) and Master
of Engineering in Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering/Master of Business Administration (MEng/
MBA). The MEng degree provides students with critical scientific
and engineering skill sets; leadership training for management,
economics, and policy decision making; and the opportunity to
specialize in one of five pathways. The MEng/MBA is a dual
degree between the McKelvey School of Engineering and the
Olin Business School that provides engineering and business
approaches to issues of sustainability, energy, the environment
and corporate social responsibility. Interested students must
apply and be accepted to both programs before admission is
provided to the MEng/MBA dual-degree program.
The department is a key participant in the university's Energy,
Environment & Sustainability (http://sustainability.wustl.edu)
initiative, and it supports both the International Center for
Energy, Environment and Sustainability (InCEES (http://
incees.wustl.edu)) and the McDonnell Academy Global
Energy and Environment Partnership (MAGEEP (http://
mageep.wustl.edu)). Major externally funded research centers in
the department include the Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization
(http://cleancoal.wustl.edu), the Nano Research Facility (NRF)
and Jens Environmental Molecular and Nanoscale Analysis
Laboratory (Jens Lab) (https://nano.wustl.edu), and the Solar
Energy Research Institute for India and the United States
(SERIIUS (http://www.seriius.org)).
Phone: 314-935-5548
Website: https://eece.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs
Faculty
Chair and Endowed Professor
Pratim Biswas (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Pratim-Biswas.aspx)
Lucy and Stanley Lopata Professor
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Aerosol science and engineering, air quality and pollution
control, nanotechnology, environmentally benign energy
production
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Endowed Professors
Richard L. Axelbaum (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Richard-Axelbaum.aspx)
Stifel and Quinette Jens Professor
PhD, University of California, Davis
Combustion, advanced energy systems, clean coal, aerosols,
nanoparticle synthesis, rechargeable battery materials, thermal
science
Milorad P. Dudukovic (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Milorad-Dudukovic.aspx)
Laura and William Jens Professor
PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology
Chemical reaction engineering, multiphase reactors, visualization
of multiphase flows, tracer methods, environmentally benign
processing
Daniel E. Giammar (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Daniel-Giammar.aspx)
Walter E. Browne Professor of Environmental Engineering
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Aquatic chemistry, environmental engineering, water quality,
water treatment
Vijay Ramani (https://eece.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
faculty.aspx?bio=108)
Director of Graduate Studies
Roma B. and Raymond H. Wittcoff Distinguished University
Professor
PhD, University of Connecticut
Electrochemical engineering, energy conversion
Professors
Young-Shin Jun (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Young-Shin-Jun.aspx)
PhD, Harvard University
Aquatic processes, molecular issues in chemical kinetics,
environmental chemistry, surface/physical chemistry,
environmental engineering, biogeochemistry, nanotechnology
Randall Martin (https://engineering.wustl.edu/news/Pages/
Martin-to-join-EECE-faculty-.aspx)
PhD, Harvard University
Characterizing atmospheric composition to inform effective
policies surrounding major environmental and public health
challenges ranging from air quality to climate change
Palghat A. Ramachandran (https://engineering.wustl.edu/
Profiles/Pages/Palghat-Ramachandran.aspx)
PhD, University of Bombay
Chemical reaction engineering, applied mathematics, process
modeling, waste minimization, environmentally benign
processing
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Yinjie Tang (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Yinjie-
Tang.aspx)
PhD, University of Washington, Seattle
Metabolic engineering, bioremediation
Jay R. Turner (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Jay-
Turner.aspx)
Vice Dean for Education
DSc, Washington University
Air quality planning and management; aerosol science and
engineering, green engineering
Jian Wang (https://eece.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
bio=126)
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Aerosol properties and processes, nucleation and new particle
formation, aerosols in the marine environment, effects of
aerosols on cloud microphysical properties and macrophysical
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Associate Professors
Marcus Foston (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Marcus-Foston.aspx)
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Utilization of biomass resources for fuel and chemical
production, renewable synthetic polymersure, and development
of advanced aerosol instruments
Tae Seok Moon (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Tae-Seok-Moon.aspx)
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology
Brent Williams (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Brent-Williams.aspx)
Raymond R. Tucker Distinguished InCEES Career Development
Associate Professor
PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Aerosols, global climate issues, atmospheric sciences
Fuzhong Zhang (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Fuzhong-Zhang.aspx)
PhD, University of Toronto
Metabolic engineering, protein engineering, synthetic and
chemical biology
Assistant Professors
Peng Bai (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Peng-
Bai.aspx)
PhD, Tsinghua University, China
Develop next-generation batteries, probe the in situ
electrochemical dynamics of miniature electrodes down to
nanoscales, capture the heterogeneous and stochastic nature
of advanced electrodes, and identify the theoretical pathways
and boundaries for the rational design of materials, electrodes
and batteries through physics-based mathematical modeling and
simulation
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Rajan Chakrabarty (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/ Avni Solanki (https://eece.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?

Pages/Rajan-Chakrabarty.aspx) bio=181)
PhD, University of Nevada, Reno PhD, University of Florida
Characterizing the radiative properties of carbonaceous aerosols wastewater, sustainable development, environmental
in the atmosphere; and researching gas phase aggregation of engineering, and engineering education
aerosols in cluster-dense conditions
Joint Faculty
Jason He (https://eece.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
Doug Allen
bio=198)
PhD, Purdue University
PhD, Washington University
USDA Research Scientist, Danforth Plant Sciences Center
Environmental biotechnology, bioenergy production, biological
Metabolic networks of oilseed plants
wastewater treatment, resource recovery, bio electrochemical
systems, sustainable desalination technology, anaerobic Nathan Ravi
digestion, forward osmosis and membrane bioreactors PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Cataract, ocular biomaterials
Fangqiong Ling (https://eece.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
faculty.aspx?bio=178) Adjunct Faculty
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Microbial ecosystem analysis and modelling, process modelling, Robert Heider
machine learning, NextGen sequencing bioinformatics, MME, Washington University
environmental microbiology, and bioreactor design Process control and process design

Kimberly M. Parker (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/ Gary Moore

Pages/Kimberly-Parker.aspx) MS, Missouri University of Science and Technology
PhD, Stanford University Environmental management
Investigation of environmental organic chemistry in natural and Nicholas J. Nissing
engineered systems BS, Washington University
Elijah Thimsen (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Product development and process design
Elijah-Thimsen.aspx) Keith Tomazi
PhD, Washington University PhD, University of Missouri-Rolla
Gas-phase synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials for energy Process development engineering
applications, and novel plasma synthesis approaches
Grigoriy Yablonsky
Research Assistant Professor PhD, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis
Chemical reaction engineering and heterogeneous catalysis
Benjamin Kumfer (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Ben-Kumfer.aspx) Research Associate
DSc, Washington University
Raymond Ehrhard
Advanced coal technologies, biomass combustion, aerosol
BS, Missouri University of Science and Technology
processes and health effects of combustion-generated particles
Water and wastewater treatment technologies, process energy
Lecturers management

Janie Brennan (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Senior Professor

Janie-Brennan.aspx)
Rudolf B. Husar
Director of Undergraduate Studies
PhD, University of Minnesota
PhD, Purdue University
Environmental informatics, aerosol science and engineering
Biomaterials, chemical engineering, engineering education

Trent Silbaugh (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Degree Requirements

Trent-Silbaugh.aspx)
Please visit the following pages for information about the
PhD, University of Washington
degrees offered:
Chemical engineering
• PhD in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering
(EECE) (p. 61)
• Master of Science (MS) in Energy, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering (EECE) (p. 62)

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• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Energy, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering (EECE) (p. 62)
• Combined Master of Engineering/Master of Business
Administration (MEng/MBA) (given jointly with Olin Business
School) (p. 62)
Courses
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
E44 EECE (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=E&dept=E44&crslvl=5:8).
E44 EECE 500 Independent Study
Independent investigation on topic of special interest. Interested
students are encouraged to approach and engage faculty to
develop a topic of interest. A form declaring the agreement
must be filed in the departmental office. Petitions are generally
considered in the semester preceding the independent study
experience. Prerequisite: graduate-level standing.
Credit variable, maximum 9 units.
E44 EECE 501 Transport Phenomena in EECE
The aim of the course is for students to develop skills in applying
principles of momentum, heat and mass transport in a unified
manner to problems encountered in the areas of energy,
environmental and chemical processes. A systems approach will
be followed so that the general principles can be grasped, and
the skills needed to develop mathematical models of seemingly
different processes will be emphasized. This provides the
students with general tools that they can apply later in their
chosen field of research.
Credit 3 units.
E44 EECE 502 Advanced Thermodynamics in EECE
The objective of this course is to understand classical
thermodynamics at a deeper level then is reached during
typical undergraduate work. Emphasis will be placed on solving
problems relevant to chemical engineering materials science.
Prerequisite: E44 203 or equivalent.
Credit 3 units.
E44 EECE 503 Mathematical Methods in EECE
The course will introduce students to mathematical principles
essential for graduate study in any engineering discipline.
Applied mathematical concepts will be demonstrated by
applications to various areas in energy, environmental,
biomedical, chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical and civil
engineering.
Credit 3 units.
E44 EECE 504 Aerosol Science and Technology
Fundamental properties of particulate systems — physics
of aerosols, size distributions, mechanics and transport of
particles: diffusion, inertia, external force fields. Visibility and
light scattering. Aerosol dynamics — coagulation, nucleation,
condensation. Applications to engineered systems: nanoparticle
synthesis, atmospheric aerosols, combustion aerosols,
pharmaceutical aerosols. Prerequisites: EECE 301, ESE 318
and 319.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E44 EECE 505 Aquatic Chemistry
Aquatic chemistry governs aspects of the biogeochemical cycling
of trace metals and nutrients, contaminant fate and transport,
and the performance of water and wastewater treatment
processes. This course examines chemical reactions relevant
to natural and engineered aquatic systems. A quantitative
approach emphasizes the solution of chemical equilibrium and
kinetics problems. Topics covered include chemical equilibrium
and kinetics, acid-base equilibria and alkalinity, dissolution
and precipitation of solids, complexation of metals, oxidation-
reduction processes, and reactions on solid surfaces. A primary
objective of the course is to be able to formulate and solve
chemical equilibrium problems for complex environmental
systems. In addition to solving problems manually to develop
chemical intuition regarding aquatic systems, software
applications for solving chemical equilibrium problems are also
introduced. Prerequisite: senior or graduate-level standing.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 506 Bioprocess Engineering I: Fundamentals &
Applications
The course covers the fundamentals and provides the basic
knowledge needed to understand and analyze processes in
biotechnology in order to design, develop and operate them
efficiently and economically. This knowledge is applied to
understand various applications and bioprocesses, such as
formation of desirable bio and chemical materials and products,
production of bioenergy, food processing and waste treatment.
The main objective of the course is to introduce the essential
concepts and applications of bioprocessing to students of
diverse backgrounds. An additional project is required to obtain
graduate credit. Prerequisites: L41 Biol 2960 or equivalent or
permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 507 Kinetics and Reaction Engineering Principles
This course is aimed at a modern multiscale treatment of kinetics
of chemical and biochemical reactions and the application of
these fundamentals to analyze and design reactors. Application
of reaction engineering principles in areas related to energy
generation, pollution prevention, chemical and biochemical
processes will be studied and illustrated with case studies and
computer models. Description of the role of mass and heat
transport in reacting systems is also provided, with numerous
examples.
Credit 3 units.
E44 EECE 508 Research Rotation
First-year doctoral students in EECE should undertake Research
Rotation as a requirement prior to choosing a permanent
research adviser. The rotation will require the student to work
under the guidance of a faculty member.
E44 EECE 509 Seminar in Energy, Environmental, and
Chemical Engineering
All graduate students in EECE should attend the Departmental
Seminar Series to gain exposure to various diverse fields of
research. Students are also expected to participate in journal
clubs and other discussion formats to discuss topical research
areas. This course is required of all graduate students every
semester of residency in the program.
Credit 1 unit.
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E44 EECE 510 Advanced Topics in Aerosol Science &
Engineering
This course will be focused on the discussion of advanced
topics in aerosol science and engineering and their applications
in a variety of fields, including materials science, chemical
engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental
engineering. Prerequisite: EECE 504.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 512 Combustion Phenomena
This course provides an introduction to fundamental aspects of
combustion phenomena, including relevant thermochemistry,
fluid mechanics, and transport processes as well as the
interactions among them. Emphasis is on elucidation of
physico-chemical processes, problem formulation and analytic
techniques. Topics covered include non-premixed and premixed
flames, deflagrations and detonations, particle combustion, flame
extinction, flame synthesis, pollutant formation, and methods of
remediation. Contemporary topics associated with combustion
are discussed throughout. Prerequisites: graduate standing or
permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 514 Atmospheric Science and Climate
This course will cover current research topics in atmospheric
chemistry and climate change. Topics include atmospheric
composition, chemistry, transport, dynamics, radiation,
greenhouse gases, natural and anthropogenic primary pollution
sources and secondary aerosol production, and measurement
techniques. Focus will be placed on how our atmosphere and
climate are altered in a world of changing energy production and
land use. Prerequisites: Chemistry 112A, Physics 198, and junior
or higher standing.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 516 Measurement Techniques for Particle
Characterization
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the
principles and techniques of particle measurement and
characterization. Practical applications of particle technology
include air pollution measurement, clean manufacturing of
semiconductors, air filtration, indoor air quality, particulate
emission from combustion sources and so on. The course
will focus on the following: (1) integral moment measurement
techniques; (2) particle sizing and size distribution measuring
techniques; and (3) particle composition measurement
techniques. Related issues such as particle sampling and
transportation, instrument calibration, and particle standards will
also be covered.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 531 Environmental Organic Chemistry
Fundamental, physical-chemical examination of organic
molecules (focused on anthropogenic pollutants) in aquatic
(environmental) systems. Students learn to calculate and predict
chemical properties that are influencing the partitioning of
organic chemicals within air, water, sediments and biological
systems. This knowledge will be based on understanding
intermolecular interactions and thermodynamic principles.
Mechanisms of important thermochemical, hydrolytic, redox,
and biochemical transformation reactions are also investigated,
leading to the development of techniques (such as structure-
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reactivity relationships) for assessing environmental fate or
human exposure potential. Prerequisites: EECE 210, Chem
112A, Chem 261.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 533 Physical and Chemical Processes for Water
Treatment
Water treatment is examined from the perspective of the physical
and chemical unit processes used in treatment. The theory and
fundamental principles of treatment processes are covered and
are followed by the operation of treatment processes. Processes
covered include gas transfer, adsorption, precipitation, oxidation-
reduction, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and membrane
processes. Prerequisites: EECE 201; EECE 204; EECE 210 or
equivalents
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 534 Environmental Nanochemistry
This course involves the study of nanochemistry at various
environmental interfaces, focusing on colloid, nanoparticle,
and surface reactions. The course also (1) examines the
thermodynamics and kinetics of nanoscale reactions at solid-
water interfaces in the presence of inorganic or organic
compounds and microorganisms; (2) investigates how nanoscale
interfacial reactions affect the fate and transport of contaminants;
(3) introduces multidisciplinary techniques for obtaining
fundamental information about the structure and reactivity of
nanoparticles and thin films and the speciation or chemical
form of environmental pollutants at the molecular scale; and (4)
explores connections between environmental nanochemistry and
environmental kinetic analysis at larger scales. This course will
help students attain a better understanding of the relationship
between nanoscience/technology and the environment,
specifically how nanoscience could potentially lead to better
water treatments, more effective contaminated-site remediation,
or new energy alternatives.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 551 Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology
Synthetic Biology is a transformative view of biology from
"observation approach" to "synthesis approach." It is new
"engineering" discipline and aims to make the engineering of
new biological function predictable, safe, and quick. It will pave a
wide range of applications to transform our views on production
of sustainable energy and renewable chemicals, environmental
problems, and human disease treatments. The field intersects
with Metabolic Engineering in areas such as the design of novel
pathways and genetic circuits for product generation and toxic
chemical degradation. In this course, the field and its basis are
introduced. First, relevant topics in biology, chemistry, physics,
and engineering are covered. Second, students will participate
in brain-storming and discussion on new biology-based systems.
Last, students will design and present new synthetic biology
systems to solve real-world problems. No prerequisite. Both
undergrad and graduate students can take this course.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 552 Biomass Energy Systems and Engineering
This course offers background in the organic chemistry, biology
and thermodynamics related to understanding the conversion
of biomass. In addition includes relevant topics relating to
biomass feedstock origin, harvest, transportation, storage,
processing and pretreatment along with matters concerning
thermo- and bio-chemical conversion technologies required to
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produce fuels, energy, chemicals, and materials. Also, various
issues with respect to biomass characterization, economics
and environmental impact will be discussed. The main objective
of the course is to introduce concepts central to a large-scale
integrated biomass bioconversion system.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 554 Molecular Biochemical Engineering
This course is set for junior-level graduate students to bridge
the gap between biochemical engineering theory and academic
research in bioengineering. It will cover common molecular
biotechnologies (molecular biology, microbiology, recombinant
DNA technology, protein expression, etc.), biochemical models
(enzyme catalysis, microbial growth, bioreactor, etc.) and
bioengineering methodologies (protein engineering, expression
control systems, etc.). These theories and technologies will
be introduced in a manner closely related to daily academic
research or biochemical industry. Areas of application
include biofuel and chemical production, drug discovery and
biosynthesis, bioremediation, and environmental applications.
This course also contains a lab section (~20-30%) that requires
students to apply the knowledge learned to design experiments,
to learn basic experimental skills, and to solve current research
problems. Prerequisites: EECE 101, Bio 2960, Bio 4810.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 572 Advanced Transport Phenomena
Analytical tools in transport phenomena: Scaling, perturbation
and stability analysis. Numerical computations of common
transport problem with MATLAB tools. Low Reynolds number
flows and applications to microhydrodynamics. Turbulent
flow analysis and review of recent advances in numerical
modeling of turbulent flows. Convective heat and mass transfer
in laminar and turbulent flow systems. Introduction to two phase
flow and multiphase reactors. Pressure-driven transport and
transport in membranes, electrochemical systems, double layer
effects and flow in microfluid devices. Prerequisites: EECE 501
(Transport phenomena) or equivalent senior level courses in fluid
mechanics and heat transfer.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 574 Electrochemical Engineering
This course will teach the fundamentals of electrochemistry and
the application of the same for analyzing various electrochemical
energy sources/devices. The theoretical frameworks of current-
potential distributions, electrode kinetics, porous electrode and
concentrated solution theory will be presented in the context of
modeling, simulation and analysis of electrochemical systems.
Applications to batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, and copper
deposition will be explored. Pre-/corequisites: EECE 501-502 (or
equivalent) or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E44 EECE 576 Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis
This course reflects the fast, contemporary progress being
made in decoding kinetic complexity of chemical reactions, in
particular heterogeneous catalytic reactions. New approaches
to understanding relationships between observed kinetic
behaviour and reaction mechanism will be explained. Present
theoretical and methodological knowledge will be illustrated by
many examples taken from heterogeneous catalysis (complete
and partial oxidation), combustion and enzyme processes.
Prerequisite: senior or graduate student standing, or permission
of instructor.
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Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E44 EECE 597 EECE Project Management
An introduction to the theory and practice of engineering
project management, with an emphasis on projects related
to environmental protection and occupational health and
safety. Topics include project definition and justification;
project evaluation and selection; financial analysis and cost
estimation; project planning, including scheduling, resourcing
and budgeting; project oversight, auditing and reporting;
and effective project closure. Students will be introduced to
commonly used project management tools and systems, such
as work breakdown structures, network diagrams, Gantt charts,
and project management software. Topics will also include
project management in different organizational structures and
philosophies; creating effective project teams; and managing
projects in international settings. Prerequisites: enrolled in MEng
program; senior or higher standing.
Credit 3 units.
E44 EECE 599 Master's Research
Credit variable, maximum 9 units.
E44 EECE 600 Doctoral Research
Credit variable, maximum 9 units.
PhD in Energy, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering (EECE)
The doctoral degree requires a total of 72 credits beyond
the bachelor's degree. Of these, a minimum of 36 must be
graduate courses and a minimum of 30 must be doctoral thesis
research units. To be admitted to candidacy, students must have
completed at least 18 credits at Washington University, have
an overall grade-point average of at least 3.25, and pass the
qualifying examination. All students are required to enroll in the
department seminar every semester to receive passing grades.
The first-year students must complete the core curriculum,
perform two research rotations, and find a permanent research
adviser. Then, within 18 months after the qualifying exam
(generally in their third year), students should defend their thesis
proposal.
After the successful proposal defense, students should provide
their research updates through annual meetings or reports with
their thesis committee until their graduation. While conducting
doctoral research, students should perform professionally in a
research lab and be in compliance with safety and regulatory
requirements for their research projects. During the doctoral
program, students must satisfy their fundamental and advanced
teaching requirements by participating in mentored teaching
experiences in the department for two or three semesters,
by attending professional development workshops from
the Teaching Center, and by presenting at least two formal
presentations at the local level or at a national or international
conference. Upon completion of the thesis, students must
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present the thesis in a public forum and successfully defend the
thesis before their thesis committee.
For more detailed guidelines, please refer to the EECE doctoral
studies handbook available on the EECE Graduate Degree
Programs webpage (https://eece.wustl.edu/graduate/programs/
Pages/PhD-Energy-Environmental-Chemical-Eng.aspx).
Master of Science (MS) in
Energy, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering (EECE)
The MS degree is a research-focused master's program for
students interested in studying environmental engineering,
energy systems and chemical engineering. This degree is
typically a two-year program that requires the completion of
course work and a research thesis project under the supervision
of a faculty member.
The program consists of 30 credits: 24 credits of course work
and 6 credits of thesis research. The course work is comprised
of 15 credits of core courses and 9 elective units (400 or 500
level) chosen with the approval of the adviser. Students must
have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or better to
receive the degree. The 6 credits of thesis work are done
under the guidance of a tenured or tenure-track faculty member
in the department. The research results presented in the
form of a written thesis must be approved by a three-person
faculty committee formed with the approval of the adviser. The
completion of the degree program must be consistent with the
residency and other applicable requirements of Washington
University and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
Doctoral students may also receive an MS in EECE "along the
way" in their PhD program. They should have passed the PhD
proposal defense, completed 30 units of required course work,
and published or submitted at least one peer-reviewed journal
manuscript from their thesis research.
For more detailed information, please visit the MS in EECE
(https://eece.wustl.edu/graduate/programs/Pages/MS-in-Energy-
Environmental-Chemical-Engineering.aspx) webpage.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
in Energy, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering (EECE)
This professional graduate degree is a master's program
based in course work for students interested in state-of-the-
art practice in environmental engineering, energy systems and
chemical engineering. The master's degree provides students
with critical scientific and engineering skill sets; leadership
training for management, economics and policy decision; and the
opportunity to specialize in specific pathways. The curriculum is
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geared to enhance skill sets for practice in industry and can be
completed by a full-time student in 12 to 18 months.
The program consists of 30 units, with a total of five required
core courses in four areas:
• Technical Core (6 units)
• Mathematics (3 units)
• Project Management (3 units)
• Social, Legal, and Policy Aspects (3 units)
Elective courses (400 or 500 level) are selected with the
approval of the academic adviser. Up to six elective units may
be in the form of an independent study project. All courses
comprising the required 30 credits must be taken for a grade
(i.e., they cannot be taken pass/fail), and a minimum grade-point
average of 2.70 is required for graduation.
Pathways composed of specific elective courses can be
completed to result in a certificate of specialization. Available
pathways include the following:
• Advanced Energy Technologies
• Bioengineering and Biotechnology
• Environmental Engineering Science
• Energy and Environmental Nanotechnology
• Energy and Environmental Management
For more detailed information, please visit the MEng in EECE
webpage (https://eece.wustl.edu/graduate/programs/Pages/
MEng-Energy-Environmental-Chemical-Eng.aspx).
Combined Master of
Engineering/Master of Business
Administration (MEng/MBA)
In recent years, student interest has grown rapidly in the
intersection between engineering and business approaches to
issues of sustainability, energy, the environment and corporate
social responsibility. An interdisciplinary approach is necessary
to address these issues with innovative, critical thinking that will
lead to practical, effective solutions. This combined program —
the Master of Engineering in Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering/Master of Business Administration (MEng/MBA),
offered by McKelvey School of Engineering and Olin Business
School — is well positioned to address this critical intersection.
The Olin MBA curriculum offers a comprehensive set of
required and elective courses built upon a foundation of critical-
thinking and leadership skills. Olin MBAs are able to shape
the curriculum to meet their unique personal objectives and to
incorporate the MEng degree requirements.
Both the MEng and the MBA degrees will be awarded
simultaneously at the completion of the program.
Please visit the Olin Combined Programs (https://olin.wustl.edu/
EN-US/academic-programs/full-time-MBA/academics/joint-
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degrees/Pages/washu-graduate-programs.aspx) webpage Website: https://engineering.wustl.edu/

and the EECE MEng/MBA webpage (https://eece.wustl.edu/ departments-faculty/interdisciplinary-
graduate/programs/Pages/MEngMBA-Program.aspx) for details. degree-programs/imaging-science/

Imaging Science Faculty

(Interdisciplinary PhD) Jody O'Sullivan (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Joseph-OSullivan.aspx)
The PhD in Imaging Science program at Washington University
Co-Director
in St. Louis is one of only two such programs in the United
Samuel C. Sachs Professor of Electrical Engineering
States. This program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that
PhD, University of Notre Dame
focuses on the technology of imaging with applications that
Electrical & Systems Engineering
range from cancer diagnosis to virtual reality.
Joe Culver (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
What is Imaging Science? laboratories/optical-radiology-laboratory-orl/people/joseph-
culver)
Imaging Science is an interdisciplinary academic discipline
Co-Director
that broadly addresses the design and optimization of imaging
Professor
systems and the extraction of information from images. It builds
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
on contributions from traditional fields including biomedical
Radiology; Biomedical Engineering
engineering, electrical engineering and computer science as well
as from physics, applied mathematics, biology and chemistry. Sam Achilefu (http://orl.wustl.edu/index.php?id=122)
Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology
What Can You Do with a PhD in Imaging University of Nancy, France
Science? Radiology; Biomedical Engineering
The high demand for personnel with training in imaging science Hongyu An (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
is reflected in government policy and funding opportunities. Many laboratories/biomedical-magnetic-resonance-laboratory-bmrl/
academic, industrial and national laboratory positions exist for people/bio-an)
highly qualified candidates. Graduates of the program will be Associate Professor
prepared for careers in academic research or in industry that PhD, Washington University
requires expertise in the quantitative principles of imaging. Radiology; Biomedical Engineering

Curriculum Focus Beau Ances (https://neuro.wustl.edu/research/research-labs-2/

ances-laboratory/team)
• Mathematical and computational principles of image
Professor
formation
MD, University of Pennsylvania
• Image analysis PhD, University of Pennsylvania
• Image understanding Neurology; Biomedical Engineering
• Image quality assessment
Deanna Barch (https://psychiatry.wustl.edu/people/deanna-
This interdisciplinary program is unique and brings together barch-phd)
expert faculty from the McKelvey School of Engineering (https:// Gregory B. Couch Professor of Psychiatry
engineering.wustl.edu/Pages/home.aspx) and the School of PhD, University of Illinois
Medicine (https://medicine.wustl.edu) to provide students with Psychological & Brain Sciences; Biomedical Engineering
the freedom and flexibility to learn from leading imaging experts
Phil Bayly (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Philip-
and to engage in impactful research.
Bayly.aspx)
History Lilyan and E. Lisle Hughes Professor of Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Duke University
Washington University has been a leader in the technology and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
advancement of imaging science for more than 125 years. In
the 1920s, Washington University researchers were the first to Aaron Bobick (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
use X-rays to view the gallbladder. In the 1970s, research by Aaron-Bobick.aspx)
Michel Ter-Pogossian at the university's Mallinckrodt Institute of James M. McKelvey Professor and Dean
Radiology led to the development of the PET scanner. PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Frank Brooks (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Frank- Tao Ju (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Tao-

Brooks.aspx) Ju.aspx)
Research Assistant Professor Professor
PhD, Washington University PhD, Rice University
Biomedical Engineering Computer Science & Engineering

Ayan Chakrabarti (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Ulugbek Kamilov (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/

Ayan-Chakrabarti.aspx) Ulugbek-Kamilov.aspx)
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
PhD, Harvard University PhD, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Computer Science & Engineering Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical & Systems
Engineering
Hong Chen (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Hong-
Chen.aspx) Gregory Lanza (https://cardiology.wustl.edu/faculty/gregory-m-
Assistant Professor lanza-md-phd-facc)
PhD, University of Washington Oliver M. Langenberg Chair, Distinguished Professor of the
Biomedical Engineering Science and Practice of Medicine
MD, Northwestern University
James Fitzpatrick (http://neurosci.wustl.edu/people/faculty/
PhD, University of Georgia
james-fitzpatrick)
Medicine; Biomedical Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD, University of Bristol, United Kingdom Richard Laforest (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
Cell Biology & Physiology; Biomedical Engineering laboratories/radiological-chemistry-and-imaging-laboratory-rcil/
people/richard-laforest)
Michael Gach (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/michael-gach)
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
PhD, University of Laval, Canada
PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Radiology
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
Matthew Lew (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Roch Guérin (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Matthew-Lew.aspx)
Roch-Gu%C3%A9rin.aspx)
Assistant Professor
Harold B. and Adelaide G. Welge Professor of Computer
PhD, Stanford University
Science
Electrical & Systems Engineering
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Computer Science & Engineering Harold Li (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/harold-li)
Associate Professor
Dennis Hallahan (https://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/for-patients/
PhD, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg,
find-a-physician/dennis-e-hallahan)
Germany
Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III Distinguished Professor
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
of Medicine
MD, Rush University Hua Li
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor
PhD, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Tim Holy (http://neurosci.wustl.edu/people/faculty/timothy-holy)
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Neuroscience
PhD, Princeton University Daniel Marcus (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
Neuroscience; Biomedical Engineering support-facilities/neuroimaging-informatics-analysis-center-niac/
our-staff/niac-staff-dan-marcus)
Geoff Hugo (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/geoffrey-hugo-phd)
Associate Professor
Professor
PhD, Washington University
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Radiology; Biomedical Engineering
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
Sasa Mutic (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/sasa-mutic)
Abhinav Jha (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Professor
Abhinav-Jha.aspx)
PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Assistant Professor
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
PhD, University of Arizona
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Arye Nehorai (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ David Van Essen (http://dbbs.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/

Arye-Nehorai.aspx) faculty_bio.aspx?SID=1569)
Eugene and Martha Lohman Professor of Electrical Engineering Alumni Endowed Professor
PhD, Stanford University PhD, Harvard University
Electrical & Systems Engineering Neuroscience; Biomedical Engineering

Philip Payne (https://publichealth.wustl.edu/scholars/philip-r- Richard Wahl (https://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/for-patients/find-

payne) a-physician/richard-leo-wahl)
Robert J. Terry Professor Elizabeth E. Mallinckrodt Professor of Radiology
PhD, Columbia University MD, Washington University
Medicine; Biomedical Engineering Radiology

Jonathan E. Peelle (http://oto.wustl.edu/About-Us/Faculty- Yong Wang (https://reproductivesciences.wustl.edu/people/

Physicians/Jonathan-E-Peelle) yong-wang)
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Assistant Professor
PhD, Brandeis University PhD, Washington University
Otolaryngology Obstetrics & Gynecology; Radiology; Biomedical Engineering

David Piston (https://pistonlab.wustl.edu) Pam Woodard (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-

Professor laboratories/cardiovascular-imaging-laboratory-cvil/people/cvil-
PhD, University of Illinois faculty/cvil-faculty-bio-pamela-woodard)
Cell Biology & Physiology; Biomedical Engineering Professor
MD, Duke University
Yoram Rudy (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Radiology; Biomedical Engineering
Yoram-Rudy.aspx)
Fred Saigh Distinguished Professor of Engineering Deshan Yang (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/deshan-yang-
PhD, Case Western Reserve University phd)
Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Joshua Shimony (https://sites.wustl.edu/nillabs/people/joshua-
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
s-shimony)
Professor of Radiology Tiezhi Zhang (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/tiezhi-zhang-phd)
PhD, University of Tennessee Assistant Professor
Department of Radiology PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Radiation Oncology; Biomedical Engineering
Kooresh Shoghi (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
laboratories/radiological-chemistry-and-imaging-laboratory-rcil/ Jie Zheng (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
people/biotemplate-rcil/kooresh-shoghi) laboratories/cardiovascular-imaging-laboratory-cvil/people/cvil-
Associate Professor faculty/bio-jie-zheng)
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles Associate Professor
Radiology; Biomedical Engineering PhD, University of Cincinnati
Radiology; Biomedical Engineering
Monica Shokeen (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-
laboratories/optical-radiology-laboratory-orl/people/bio-page- Quing Zhu (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Quing-
template/monica-shokeen) Zhu.aspx)
Assistant Professor Professor
PhD, Washington University PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Radiology Biomedical Engineering

Yuan-Chuan Tai (https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research- Professor Emeritus

laboratories/radiological-chemistry-and-imaging-laboratory-rcil/
Martin Arthur (https://ese.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Martin-
people/bio-template3/yuan-chuan-tai)
Arthur.aspx)
Associate Professor
Newton R. and Sarah Louisa Glasgow Wilson Professor of
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Engineering
Radiology; Biomedical Engineering
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
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Degree Requirements
PhD in Imaging Science
Requirements
To complete the PhD in Imaging Science, students must do the
following:
• Maintain an average grade of B (3.0 grade-point average) for
all 72 units (up to 24 graduate units may be transferred with
approval)
• Complete courses with no more than one grade below B-
• Complete at least one semester-long research rotation
• Become integrated with a research group
• Pass a qualifying exam
• Successfully defend a thesis proposal
• Present and successfully defend a dissertation
• Complete the mentored teaching experience required by
their administrative home department
Courses
Required Core Courses (22 units)
• BME/CSE/ESE Mathematics of Imaging Science (3 units)
• BME 593 Computational Methods for Imaging Science (3
units)
• ESE 506 Seminar in Imaging Science and Engineering (1
unit)
• ESE 589 Biological Imaging Technology (3 units)
• BME/ESE 5907 Theoretical Imaging Science (3 units)
• BME/CSE/ESE Image Analysis and Data-Driven Imaging (3
units)
• BME/ESE/CSE Practicum in Computational Imaging (3 units)
• BME 601 Research Rotation (3 units) (refer to Research
Rotations (p. 67) section)
At least 12 units in elective imaging courses that span any of the
following categories must be completed:
• Computational Imaging & Theory
• Imaging Sensors & Instrumentation
• Image Formation & Imaging Physics
• Translational Biomedical Imaging
• Medical Physics
Progression of Courses (Typical)
First Semester
• BME/CSE/ESE Mathematics of Imaging Science (3 units)
• ESE 506 Seminar in Imaging Science & Engineering (1 unit)
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• BME 601 Research Rotation (3 units) (refer to Research
Rotations (p. 67) section)
• Elective (3 units)
Second Semester
• BME 593 Computational Methods for Imaging Science (3
units)
• ESE 589 Biological Imaging Technology (3 units)
• Elective (3 units) or optional second research rotation (BME
601, 3 units)
Third Semester
• BME 5907 Theoretical Imaging Science (3 units)
• BME/CSE/ESE Image Analysis & Data-Driven Imaging (3
units)
• Elective (3 units)
Fourth Semester
• BME/ESE/CSE Practicum in Computational Imaging (3 units)
• Elective or doctoral research (3 units)
• Elective or doctoral research (3 units)
Elective Courses — Computational Imaging & Theory
• BME/ESE Adaptive Imaging
• BME/ESE Wave Physics and Applied Optics for Imaging
Scientists
• CSE 501N Programming Concepts and Practice
• CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• CSE 512A Statistical Computing for Scientific Research
• CSE 513T Theory of Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning
• CSE 515T Bayesian Methods in Machine Learning
• CSE 517A Machine Learning
• CSE 519T Advanced Machine Learning
• CSE 543T Algorithms for Nonlinear Optimization
• CSE 546T Computational Geometry
• CSE 554A Geometric Computing for Biomedicine
• CSE 555A Computational Photography
• CSE 559A Computer Vision
• CSE 566S High Performance Computer Systems
• ESE 518 Optimization Methods in Control
• ESE 523 Information Theory
• ESE 524 Detection and Estimation Theory
• ESE 588 Quantitative Image Processing
Elective Courses — Imaging Sensors & Instrumentation
• BME Imaging Instrumentation
• CSE 568M Imaging Sensors
Elective Courses — Image Formation & Imaging Physics
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• BME 591 Biomedical Optics I
• BME 592 Biomedical Optics II
• BME 494 Ultrasound Imaging
• BME 5XX Advanced Topics in Ultrasound Imaging (To be
developed)
• BME 5XX Magnetic Resonance Imaging (To be developed)
• BME 5XX Imaging in Nuclear Medicine (To be developed)
• ESE 582/BME 5820 Fundamentals and Applications of
Modern Optical Imaging
Elective Courses — Translational Biomedical Imaging
• BME Therapeutic Applications of Biomedical Imaging
• BME 502 Cardiovascular MRI-Physics to Clinical Application
Elective Courses — Medical Physics
• BME 507 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry
• BME 5071 Radiobiology
• BME 5072 Radiation Oncology Physics
• BME 5073 Radiation Protection and Safety
Approved Life Science Courses
• BME 503A Cell & Organ Systems
• BME 530A Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers
• BME 538 Cell Signal Transduction
• BME 5902 Cellular Neurophysiology
• Biol 404 Laboratory of Neurophysiology
• Biol 4071 Developmental Biology
• Biol 4580 Principles of Human Anatomy & Development
• Biol 4810 General Biochemistry
• Biol 4820 General Biochemistry II
• Biol 5068 Fundamentals of Molecular Cell Biology
• Biol 5319 Molecular Foundations of Medicine
• Biol 5051 Foundations in Immunology (4 units)
• Biol 5053 Immunobiology (4 units)
• Biol 5062 Central Questions in Cell Biology
• Biol 5146 Principles and Applications of Biological Imaging
• Biol/Chem 5147 Contrast Agents for Biological Imaging
• Biol 5224 Molecular, Cell, and Organ Systems
• Biol 5285 Fundamentals of Mammalian Genetics
• Biol 5352 Developmental Biology
• Biol 548 Nucleic Acids and Protein Biosynthesis
• Biol 5488 Genomics
• Biol 5571 Cellular Neurobiology (4 units)
• Biol 5651 Neural Systems
• Biol 5581 Neural Basis of Acoustic Communication
• Biol 5663 Neurobiology of Disease
Approved Mathematics Courses — Any graduate-level course
within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is approved.
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Research Rotations
During their first year, students are required to register for and
complete at least one research rotation (3 units) with program
faculty mentors.The research rotation(s) allow students to
sample different research projects and laboratory working
environments before selecting the group in which they will carry
out the PhD dissertation research.
A rotation will be chosen in consultation with program faculty and
must be mutually agreeable to both the student and the mentor.
At the completion of each rotation, the student must submit to
the mentor and director a written report approved by the mentor.
Qualifying Exam
A written qualifying exam will be administered during the
spring of the student's second year of graduate school. The
examining committee, who will develop and grade the exams,
will consist of three members of the Imaging Science PhD
Program Committee. The director of the graduate program will
approve the committee, whose members will be suggested by
the thesis adviser.
Students will choose three out of the following four exam topics:
• Mathematics of Imaging Science
• Imaging Physics & Image Formation Methods
• Image Analysis & Data-Driven Imaging
• Theoretical Image Science
Finding a Thesis Research Mentor
Because the PhD is a research degree, the student is expected
to become integrated within a research group. By the end of the
first year of study, students should have found a thesis adviser
who will oversee their PhD research and assume financial
responsibility for their stipend, tuition, health insurance and
student fees. The thesis adviser must be a faculty member in
the Imaging Science PhD Program Committee with the title of
professor, associate professor or assistant professor. Failure
to find a research adviser by May 1 will result in the student
being placed on probation that can last up until August 31.
During that time, the student must continue to seek a research
adviser. Failure to find a research adviser by August 31 will lead
to dismissal from the PhD program and termination of funding.
The student's admission application should include transcripts
and letters of evaluation. The Graduate Admissions Committee
will review all applications and construct a ranked list of
candidates. This list and the associated application packages will
be forwarded to the dean of the Graduate School for approval
for admission to the program. Following approval by the dean of
the Graduate School and the director of the graduate program,
the chair of the Graduate Admissions Committee will notify the
students accepted by letter.
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Research Presentation/Thesis Proposal
Before the end of the student's third year, the student will give
an oral presentation of their proposed PhD project, with the
necessary background to support it, to the Thesis Committee.
This committee will consist of six members. Four members
must be members of the Imaging Science PhD Program
Committee. At least one committee member must be chosen
from outside the Imaging Science PhD Program Committee, and
this individual must be a tenured or tenure-track faculty member
at Washington University. The committee will be chaired by the
PhD mentor. At least two weeks prior to the presentation, the
student will present to the Thesis Examination Committee a
written document outlining the research background, proposed
procedures, preliminary results and plans for completion. The
required document will be typically between 15 and 30 pages in
length, and it must contain a comprehensive bibliography.
The student will be placed on probation if they fail to pass their
Thesis Proposal by the sixth semester. The student will be given
a second opportunity to pass the exam during their seventh
semester. If the student passes the second exam and meets the
other program requirements (e.g., grades), they may continue
the program without prejudice. If the student fails the exam a
second time, they will be terminated from the PhD program.
Dissertation
The student will prepare a written dissertation for examination
by the Thesis Examination Committee and will defend the
dissertation before this committee. Should a member of this
committee be unable to participate, the director of the graduate
program, in consultation with the PhD mentor, will choose a
replacement. If the committee members feel that the dissertation
has deficiencies, they may recommend that the candidate
address them and send the revised dissertation to the committee
members for approval. The committee may also recommend
that the candidate present another oral defense of the modified
work. The Thesis Committee will inform the director of the
graduate program, and they will warn the student in writing
that the student must submit a revised dissertation and pass
the oral defense (if recommended) in order to complete the
PhD program. If, after revision and reexamination, the Thesis
Committee still finds deficiencies and cannot reach unanimous
agreement to approve the dissertation, the Graduate School's
Policy on Dissenting Votes will apply.
Teaching Requirements
Students in the PhD program will receive formal pedagogical
training by attending a minimum of two Teaching Workshops
offered by the Washington University Teaching Center (http://
teachingcenter.wustl.edu/graduate-students/workshops). They
will be expected to fulfill the teaching requirements of their
designated administrative home department. The teaching
requirements must be completed before the student submits
their doctoral dissertation to the Graduate School.
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Courses
For information regarding courses, please refer to the Degree
Requirements (p. 66) section of this page.
Materials Science &
Engineering
The Institute of Materials Science & Engineering (IMSE)
at Washington University in St. Louis offers a unique,
interdisciplinary PhD in Materials Science & Engineering that
crosses traditional departmental and school boundaries. The
field of materials science and engineering focuses on the study,
development and application of new materials with desirable
properties, with the goal of enabling new products and superior
performance regimes. Disciplines in the physical sciences (e.g.,
chemistry, physics) frequently play a central role in developing
the fundamental knowledge that is needed to design materials
for a variety of engineering applications (e.g., mechanical
engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering).
Building on training that spans from fundamental-to-applied
sciences, materials scientists and engineers integrate this
fundamental knowledge in order to develop new materials and
match them with appropriate technological needs.
The IMSE is well positioned to address the needs of a student
seeking a truly interdisciplinary experience. The IMSE brings
together a diverse group of faculty from departments in Arts &
Sciences, the McKelvey School of Engineering, and the School
of Medicine. The IMSE also oversees shared research and
instrument facilities, develops partnerships with industry and
national facilities, and facilitates outreach activities.
Current focused areas of research and advanced graduate
education within the IMSE include the following:
• Biomedical, bio-derived and bio-inspired materials
• Materials for energy generation, harvesting and storage
• Materials for environmental technologies and sustainability
• Materials for sensors and imaging
• Nanomaterials and glasses
• Optoelectronic, low-dimensional, and quantum materials
Contact: Beth Gartin
Phone: 314-935-7191
Email: bgartin@wustl.edu
Website: http://imse.wustl.edu
Faculty
Director
Katharine M. Flores (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Kathy-Flores.aspx)
Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
PhD, Stanford University
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Professor Flores' primary research interest is the mechanical
behavior of structural materials, with particular emphasis on
understanding structure-processing-property relationships in bulk
metallic glasses and their composites.
Professors
Richard Axelbaum (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Richard-Axelbaum.aspx)
The Stifel & Quinette Jens Professor of Environmental
Engineering Science
PhD, University of California, Davis
Rich Axelbaum studies combustion phenomena, ranging
from oxy-coal combustion to flame synthesis of nanotubes.
His studies of fossil fuel combustion focus on understanding
the formation of pollutants, such as soot, and then using this
understanding to develop novel approaches to eliminating
them. Recently, his efforts have been focused on addressing
global concerns over carbon dioxide emissions by developing
approaches to carbon capture and storage.
Pratim Biswas (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Pratim-Biswas.aspx)
Lucy & Stanley Lopata Professor & Department Chair - Energy,
Environmental & Chemical Engineering
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Professor Biswas's research interests include aerosol
science and engineering; nanoparticle technology; air quality
engineering; environmentally benign energy production;
combustion; materials processing for environmental
technologies; environmentally benign processing; environmental
nanotechnology; and the thermal sciences.
William Buhro (https://chemistry.wustl.edu/people/william-
buhro)
George E. Pake Professor in Arts & Sciences and Department
Chair - Chemistry
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Professor Buhro's areas of interest include synthetic inorganic
and materials chemistry; optical properties of semiconductor
nanocrystals, including quantum wires, belts and platelets;
metallic nanoparticles; magic-size nanoclusters; nanoparticle
growth mechanisms; and charge and energy transport in
nanowires.
Shantanu Chakrabartty (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Shantanu-Chakrabartty.aspx)
Professor - Electrical & Systems Engineering
PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Shantanu Chakrabartty's research explores new frontiers in
unconventional analog computing techniques using silicon and
hybrid substrates. His objective is to approach the fundamental
limits of energy efficiency, sensing and resolution by exploiting
computational and adaptation primitives inherent in the physics
of devices, sensors and the underlying noise processes.
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Professor Chakrabartty is using these novel techniques to
design self-powered computing devices, analog processors and
instrumentation with applications in biomedical and structural
engineering.
Guy Genin (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Guy-
Genin.aspx)
Harold and Kathleen Faught Professor of Mechanical
Engineering
PhD, Harvard University
Guy Genin studies interfaces and adhesion in nature,
physiology, and engineering. His current research focuses on
interfaces between tissues at the attachment of tendon to bone,
between cells in cardiac fibrosis, and between protein structures
at the periphery of plant and animal cells.
Jianjun Guan (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Jianjun-Guan.aspx)
Professor - Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
PhD, Zhejiang University
Professor Guan’s research interests are in biomimetic
biomaterials synthesis and scaffold fabrication; bioinspired
modification of biomaterials; injectable and highly flexible
hydrogels; bioimageable polymers for MRI and EPR imaging and
oxygen sensing; mathematical modeling of scaffold structural
and mechanical properties; stem cell differentiation; neural stem
cell transplantation for brain tissue regeneration; and bone and
cardiovascular tissue engineering.
Sophia E. Hayes (https://chemistry.wustl.edu/people/sophia-e-
hayes)
Professor - Chemistry
PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
Professor Hayes studies physical inorganic chemistry; materials
chemistry; solid-state NMR; magnetic resonance; optically-
pumped NMR (OPNMR); semiconductors; quantum wells;
magneto-optical spectroscopy; quadrupolar NMR of thin films
and tridecameric metal hydroxide clusters and thin films; carbon
capture, utilization and storage (CCUS); CO2 geosequestration;
CO2 capture; in situ NMR; and metal carbonate formation.
Kenneth F. Kelton (https://physics.wustl.edu/people/kenneth-f-
kelton)
Arthur Holly Compton Professor of Arts & Sciences - Physics
PhD, Harvard University
Professor Kelton is involved in the study and production of
titanium-based quasicrystals and related phases; fundamental
investigations of time-dependent nucleation processes; modeling
of oxygen precipitation in single crystal silicon; structure of
amorphous materials; relation between structure and nucleation
barrier; and hydrogen storage in quasicrystals.
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Harold Li (https://radonc.wustl.edu/faculty/harold-li)
PhD, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg,
Germany
Associate Professor - Radiation Oncology
Harold Li's research lab, funded by the NIH since 2008,
develops high-resolution dosimetry systems for radiation therapy
dosimetry. In addition, he leads the MRgRT group in developing
both experimental and computational methods for radiation
therapy patient dosimetry subject to a permanent magnetic field.
Vijay Ramani (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Vijay-Ramani.aspx)
Roma B. & Raymond H. Wittcoff Distinguished University
Professor of Environment & Energy
PhD, University of Connecticut
Vijay Ramani's research interests lie at the confluence of
electrochemical engineering, materials science, and renewable
and sustainable energy technologies. The National Science
Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and Department of
Energy have funded his research, with mechanisms including
an NSF CAREER award (2009) and an ONR Young Investigator
Award (ONR-YIP; 2010).
Srikanth Singamaneni (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Srikanth-Singamaneni.aspx)
Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Professor Singamaneni's research interests include plasmonic
engineering in nanomedicine (in vitro biosensing for point-of-
care diagnostics, molecular bioimaging, nanotherapeutics);
photovoltaics (plasmonically enhanced photovoltaic devices);
surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based chemical
sensors, with particular emphasis on the design and fabrication
of unconventional and highly efficient SERS substrates;
hierarchical organic/inorganic nanohybrids as multifunctional
materials; bioinspired structural and functional materials; polymer
surfaces and interfaces; responsive and adaptive materials; and
scanning probe microscopy and surface force spectroscopy of
soft and biological materials.
Lan Yang (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Lan-
Yang.aspx)
Edwin H. & Florence G. Skinner Professor - Electrical & Systems
Engineering
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Professor Yang's research interests are fabrication,
characterization, and fundamental understanding of advanced
nano-/micro-photonic devices with outstanding optical properties.
Currently, her group focuses on the silicon-chip based ultra-high-
quality micro-resonators made from spin-on glass. The spin-on
glass is a kind of glass obtained by curing a special liquid using
sol gel or wet chemical synthesis to form a layer of glass. The
main advantage of the spin-on glass is the easy tailoring of the
nano-/micro-structure of the glass by controlled variation in the
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precursor solutions. It enables them to fabricate various nano-/
micro-photonic devices from advanced materials with desired
properties.
Associate Professors
Philip Skemer (https://eps.wustl.edu/people/philip-skemer)
Associate Professor - Earth and Planetary Sciences
Professor Skemer's research interests include mantle
deformation, the formation and the dynamics of plate
boundaries, and the interpretation of seismological data.
The underlying motivation for his research is to understand
the remarkable phenomenon of plate tectonics and its
variability among the terrestrial planets. Although primarily
an experimentalist, his research uses the microstructures of
naturally deformed rocks to infer the importance of specific
deformation processes in Earth, and he then develops
experiments to investigate the sensitivity of these processes to
a range of deformation conditions. From these experiments, one
can make predictions about rock deformation at conditions or
locations that are inaccessible to direct observation.
Assistant Professors
Damena Agonafer (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Damena-Agonafer.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Materials
Science
PhD, University of Illinois
Professor Agonafer's research interests include the areas of
phase routing strategies for chemical separation and phase
change heat transfer processes as well as electrochemical
storage applications. His research interest is at the intersection
of thermal-fluid sciences, electrokinetics and interfacial transport
phenomena, and renewable energy. His goal is to bring
transformational changes in the areas related to electrochemical
energy storage, cooling of high-powered micro and power
electronics, and water desalination by tuning and controlling
solid-liquid-vapor interactions at micro/nano length scales.
Peng Bai (https://eece.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty.aspx?
bio=122)
Assistant Professor - Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering
PhD, Tsinghua University, Beijing
Professor Bai's research focuses on the development of
next-generation batteries. Knowledge and tools developed in
the Bai Group also apply to and benefit the design of other
electrochemical energy systems, like supercapacitors and fuel
cells.
Alexander Barnes (https://chemistry.wustl.edu/people/
alexander-barnes)
Assistant Professor - Chemistry
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Professor Barnes studies magnetic resonance; dynamic nuclear
polarization; structural biology; rational drug design; HIV
eradication; Alzheimer's diease; cancer; electrical engineering;
gyrotron technology; molecular biology; and biophysical
chemistry.
Mikhail Y. Berezin (http://dbbs.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
faculty_bio.aspx?SID=6263)
Assistant Professor - Radiology
PhD, Moscow Institute of Oil and Gas/Institute of Organic
Chemistry
Professor Berezin's research interests lie in the investigation
and application of molecular excited states and their reactions
for medical imaging and clinical treatment. Excited states are
the cornerstone of a variety of chemical, physical and biological
phenomena. The ability to probe, investigate and control excited
states is one of the largest achievements of modern science.
The lab focuses on the development of novel, optically active
probes ranging from small molecules to nanoparticles as well as
the development of optical instrumentation for spectroscopy and
imaging and their applications in medicine.
Rajan Chakrabarty (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
Pages/Rajan-Chakrabarty.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering
PhD, University of Nevada, Reno
Rajan Chakrabarty's research focuses on two distinct themes:
(1) investigating the role of atmospheric aerosols in earth's
energy balance using novel instrumentation, diagnostic
techniques and numerical models; and (2) understanding aerosol
formation in combustion systems toward the synthesis of high-
porosity and surface-area materials for energy applications.
Julio D'Arcy (https://chemistry.wustl.edu/people/julio-m-darcy)
Assistant Professor - Chemistry
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
The overarching goals of the D'Arcy laboratory are to discover
and apply novel functional nanostructured organic and inorganic
materials utilizing universal synthetic chemistry protocols that
control chemical structure, nanoscale morphology, and intrinsic
properties. We are interested in capacitive and pseudocapacitive
nanostructured materials such as conducting polymers, metal
oxides, and carbon allotropes possessing enhanced chemical
and physical properties (i.e., charge carrier transport, ion
transport, surface area, thermal and mechanical stability).
Our concerted material discovery process is a multipronged
approach; organic and inorganic nanostructured materials are
synthesized via solution processing, electrochemistry, vapor
phase deposition, and combinations thereof. Alternatively, we
also develop self-assembly techniques that result in tailored
materials.
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Marcus Foston (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Marcus-Foston.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Professor Foston's research objective is to create a top-
tier, world-recognized research program in the research and
education of emerging technologies for the exploitation of
lignocellulosic biomass — in particular, the lignin fraction of
biomass — as a sustainable source for energy, chemicals and
materials production.
Erik Henriksen (https://physics.wustl.edu/people/erik-henriksen)
Assistant Professor - Physics
PhD, Columbia University
We are an experimental condensed matter research lab with
interests primarily in the quantum electronic properties of
graphene and other novel two-dimensional systems. We utilize
state-of-the-art nanofabrication techniques in combination with
measurements made at low temperatures and high magnetic
fields to explore both the fundamental electronic structures and
emergent quantum phenomena of low-dimensional materials.
Nathaniel Huebsch (https://imse.wustl.edu/people/nathaniel-
huebsch)
Assistant Professor - Biomedical Engineering
Professor Huebsch's research focus is in basic and translational
stem cell mechanobiology, with specific focus on hydrogels
to control cell-mediated tissue repair and 3D heart-on-a-chip
models derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells.
Matthew Lew (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Matthew-Lew.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Electrical & Systems Engineering
Professor Lew and his students build advanced imaging systems
to study biological and chemical systems at the nanoscale,
leveraging innovations in applied optics, signal and image
processing, design optimization, and physical chemistry. Their
advanced nanoscopes (microscopes with nanometer resolution)
visualize the activity of individual molecular machines inside and
outside living cells. Examples of new technologies developed
in the Lew Lab include (1) using tiny fluorescent molecules as
sensors that can detect amyloid proteins; (2) designing new
"lenses" to create imaging systems that can visualize how
molecules move and tumble; and (3) new imaging software that
minimizes artifacts in super-resolution images.
Mark Meacham (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Mark-Meacham.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Materials
Science
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Mark Meacham's research interests include microfluidics, micro-
electromechanical systems (MEMS), and associated transport
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phenomena, with application to the design, development, and
testing of novel energy systems and life sciences tools, from
scalable micro-/nano-technologies for improved heat and mass
exchangers to MEMS-based tools for the manipulation and
investigation of cellular processes. He is also interested in
the behavior of jets and/or droplets of complex fluids during
ejection from microscopic orifices, which is critical to applications
as disparate as biological sample preparation and additive
manufacturing.
Rohan Mishra (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Rohan-Mishra.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Materials
Science
PhD, Ohio State University
In his lab at Washington University, Professor Mishra plans to
identify and develop a quantitative measure of structure-property
correlations in materials (e.g., epitaxial thin films and materials
with reduced dimensionality) using a synergistic combination of
scanning transmission electron microscopy and atomic-scale
theory to create the rational design of materials with properties
tailored for electronic, magnetic, optical and energy applications.
Ryan Ogliore (https://physics.wustl.edu/people/ryan-ogliore)
Assistant Professor - Physics
PhD, California Institute of Technology
Professor Ogliore's research group uses microanalytical
techniques to study extraterrestrial materials in order to better
understand the formation and evolution of our solar system as
well as other stars.
Jai Rudra (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Jai-
Rudra.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Biomedical Engineering
Jai Rudra's lab is interested in the development of nanoscale
biomaterials such as nanofibers, nanoparticles, virus-like
particles, and hydrogels for engaging the immune system
to induce protective antibody and cell-mediated immune
responses against diseases such as tuberculosis, melanoma
and flavivirus infections (i.e., West Nile and Zika). He is also
investigating the development of vaccines against drugs of
addiction such as cocaine. Biomaterials immunoengineering is
a multidisciplinary field that lies at the intersection of materials
science, chemistry, immunology and vaccinology. Professor
Rudra's lab collaborates with virologists, immunologists, and
clinicians not only to develop synthetic vaccination platforms but
also to understand how biomaterials interact with the immune
system and continue to develop novel materials and creative
tools to tackle multidisciplinary problems in vaccine development
and immunotherapy.
Bryce Sadtler (https://chemistry.wustl.edu/people/bryce-sadtler)
Assistant Professor - Chemistry
PhD, University of California, Berkeley
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The Sadtler research group seeks to understand and control
structure-property relationships in adaptive, mesostructured
materials. Through hierarchical design of the atomic
composition, nanoscale morphology, and mesoscale
organization of the individual components, we can direct
the emergent chemical reactivity and physical properties
of these complex systems. Research projects combine
solution phase growth techniques to synthesize inorganic
materials, external fields to control the growth and assembly
of mesoscale architectures, and super-resolution imaging
to provide spatiotemporal maps of the optical response and
photocatalytic activity during the morphological evolution of these
structures. Knowledge gained from these fundamental studies
will be used to create functional materials, including plasmonic
substrates that enhance absorption in thin-film semiconductors,
mesostructured photocatalysts for solar fuels generation, and
chemical sensors based on self-assembled photonic structures.
Simon Tang (http://www.orthoresearch.wustl.edu/content/
Laboratories/3043/Simon-Tang/Tang-Lab/Overview.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Orthopaedics
PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
With the overall theme of understanding the biological regulation
of skeletal matrix quality, our research group integrates
engineering and biology approaches for (1) understanding
the effect of disease mechanisms on the structure-function
relationships of skeletal tissues and (2) developing translatable
therapeutic and regenerative strategies for these diseases. The
investigation of these scientific questions includes the application
of finite element analyses, multiscale tissue mechanics, and the
functional imaging of skeletal tissues for regenerative medicine
with in vitro and in vivo biological systems.
Elijah Thimsen (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Elijah-Thimsen.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering
PhD, Washington University
The Interface Research Group focuses on advanced gas-phase
synthesis of nanomaterials for energy applications. We are
currently exploring nonthermal plasma synthesis and atomic
layer deposition. The goal is to discover and then understand
useful interfacial phenomena. Examples of applications that we
are currently interested in include transparent conducting oxides,
photovoltaics, lithium-sulfur batteries, and coatings for high-
temperature combustion.
Chuan Wang (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Chuan-Wang.aspx)
Assistant Professor - Electrical and Systems Engineering
Chuan Wang's focus areas of research include (1) flexible
and stretchable electronics for displaying, sensing and energy
harvesting applications; (2) low-cost additive manufacturing of
flexible and stretchable electronics using inkjet printing; and (3)
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high-performance nanoelectronics and optoelectronics using 2D
semiconductors.
Patricia Weisensee (https://mems.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
default.aspx?bio=112)
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Materials
Science
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Patricia Weisensee's work focuses on the interaction of liquids
and micro- and nano-structured solids. Her research is both
fundamental and applied and spans a wide range of applications
in the fluid and thermal sciences, from droplet impact over phase
change heat transfer to electronics cooling.
Degree Requirements
Interdisciplinary PhD in Materials
Science & Engineering
To earn a PhD degree, students must complete the Graduate
School requirements, along with specific program requirements.
Courses include the following:
• Four IMSE Core Courses (12 credits)
Code Title Units
MEMS 5608 Introduction to Polymer Science and
Engineering
Physics 537 Kinetics of Materials
EECE 502 Advanced Thermodynamics in EECE
Chem 465 Solid-State and Materials Chemistry
or Physics 472 Solid State Physics
Total Units 12
• IMSE 500 First-Year Research Rotation (3 credits)
• Three courses (9 credits) from a preapproved list of
Materials Science & Engineering electives
• A minimum of 12 credits of graduate-level technical elective
courses in Mathematics or any science or engineering
department, to reach a total of at least 36 academic credits
• A maximum of 3 credits of IMSE 502 Independent Study
will be permitted toward the free electives requirement.
• A maximum of 2 credits of IMSE 505 Material Science
Journal Club will be permitted toward this requirement.
• Any 400-level courses not included on the preapproved
list of Materials Science & Engineering electives must be
approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.
• A maximum of 12 credits of 400-level courses may
be applied toward the required 36 academic credits.
Undergraduate-only courses (below the 400 level) are
generally not permitted by the Graduate School and may not
be used to fulfill this requirement.
• IMSE 501 IMSE Graduate Seminar every semester of full-
time enrollment
• 18 to 36 credits of IMSE 600 Doctoral Research (Students
must identify an IMSE faculty member willing and able to
support their thesis research on a materials-related topic.)
• Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least
3.0 for all graded courses and have no more than one grade
of B- or below in a core course or a Materials Science &
Engineering elective.
Additional program requirements include the following:
• Complete research ethics training by the end of the third
semester
• Successfully complete teaching requirements
• Attend two or more Teaching Center Workshops
• Complete 15 units of mentored teaching experience
• Pass the IMSE Qualifying Examination (oral and written
components)
• Maintain satisfactory research progress on a topic in
materials science, as determined by the thesis adviser and
the mentoring committee
• Successfully complete the thesis proposal and presentation,
with approval from the thesis examination committee
• Successfully complete and defend a PhD dissertation, with
final approval from the thesis examination committee
3 Failure to meet these requirements will result in dismissal
from the program.
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Course Plan
3
3 Year 1
Fall Semester (13 credits)
• Advanced Thermodynamics in EECE (EECE 502)
• Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering
(MEMS 5608)
• IMSE Independent Study (IMSE 502) or elective
• IMSE Graduate Seminar (IMSE 501)
• Elective (optional)
Spring Semester (13 credits)
• Solid-State and Materials Chemistry (Chem 465)
• Kinetics of Materials (Physics 537)
• Elective (optional)
• IMSE First-Year Research Rotation (IMSE 500)
• IMSE Graduate Seminar (IMSE 501)
Summer
• Begin thesis research
• Prepare for IMSE Qualifying Examination (August)
• Written document and oral presentation on research
rotation
• Oral examination on fundamentals from core courses
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Years 2 and Beyond Faculty

• Electives (discuss with PhD adviser)
Chair
• IMSE Graduate Seminar (IMSE 501)
• Doctoral Research (IMSE 600) Philip V. Bayly (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Philip-Bayly.aspx)
• Teaching requirements
Lilyan and E. Lisle Hughes Professor of Mechanical Engineering
• Attend two or more Teaching Center Workshops
PhD, Duke University
• Complete 15 units of mentored teaching experience Nonlinear dynamics, vibrations, biomechanics
• Regular meetings (at least twice per year) with the faculty
mentoring committee Associate Chairs
• Thesis proposal and presentation (fifth semester) Katharine M. Flores (Materials Science) (https://
• Dissertation and oral defense engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Kathy-Flores.aspx)
PhD, Stanford University
Mechanical Engineering & Mechanical behavior of structural materials

Materials Science David A. Peters (Mechanical Engineering) (https://

mems.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/default.aspx?bio=92)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials McDonnell Douglas Professor of Engineering
Science offers both PhD and DSc programs in Mechanical PhD, Stanford University
Engineering and Aerospace Engineering as well as a DSc in Aeroelasticity, vibrations, helicopter dynamics and aerodynamics
Materials Science. The department's research strengths include
biomechanics and biotechnology, energy and sustainability, Endowed Professors
advanced materials and aerospace systems. The doctoral Ramesh K. Agarwal (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
student works in conjunction with their adviser to design the Pages/Ramesh-Agarwal.aspx)
program of study and the research project. The dissertation is William Palm Professor of Engineering
defended at the end of the research effort. A typical time to PhD PhD, Stanford University
after the completion of the undergraduate engineering degree is Computational fluid dynamics and computational physics
four to five years, but the length of program may vary, depending
Guy M. Genin (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
on the individual and the area of study.
Guy-Genin.aspx)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science Harold & Kathleen Faught Professor of Mechanical Engineering
offers an MS degree in either Mechanical Engineering, PhD, Harvard University
Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science and Solid mechanics, fracture mechanics
Engineering. The department also offers a Master of
Mark J. Jakiela (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Engineering in Mechanical Engineering for those coming
Mark-Jakiela.aspx)
from fields closely related to mechanical engineering. The MS
Lee Hunter Professor of Mechanical Design
degrees can be completed using either a course option or a
PhD, University of Michigan
thesis option. For the thesis option, the student will work closely
Mechanical design, design for manufacturing, optimization,
with a faculty adviser on the thesis project. A typical time for the
evolutionary computation
completion of an MS or MEng degree is one and one-half to
two years, with the thesis option usually taking longer than the Shankar M.L. Sastry (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/
course option. Pages/Shankar-Sastry.aspx)
Christopher I. Byrnes Professor of Engineering
Faculty contact for the PhD program: Jessica Wagenseil
PhD, University of Toronto
(https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Jessica-
Materials science, physical metallurgy
Wagenseil.aspx)

Faculty contact for the MS and DSc programs: David Peters Professors
(https://mems.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/default.aspx?bio=92) Jianjun Guan (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Faculty contact for the MS in Materials Science & Jianjun-Guan.aspx)
Engineering: Katharine Flores (https://engineering.wustl.edu/ PhD, Zhejiang University
Profiles/Pages/Kathy-Flores.aspx) Biomimetic biomaterials synthesis and scaffold fabrication

Website: https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
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Srikanth Singamaneni (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/ Teaching Professor

Pages/Srikanth-Singamaneni.aspx)
Emily J. Boyd (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Emily-Boyd.aspx)
Microstructures of cross-linked polymers
PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Associate Professors Thermofluids

Spencer P. Lake (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/ Joint Faculty

Spencer-Lake.aspx)
Richard L. Axelbaum (EECE) (https://engineering.wustl.edu/
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Profiles/Pages/Richard-Axelbaum.aspx)
Soft tissue biomechanics
Stifel & Quinette Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering
Jessica E. Wagenseil (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/ Science
Pages/Jessica-Wagenseil.aspx) PhD, University of California, Davis
DSc, Washington University Combustion, nanomaterials
Arterial biomechanics
Elliot L. Elson (Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics)
Assistant Professors (http://dbbs.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/faculty_bio.aspx?SID=188)
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics
Damena D. Agonafer (https://mems.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
PhD, Stanford University
default.aspx?bio=110)
Biochemistry and molecular biophysics
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Computational fluid dynamics and computational physics Michael D. Harris (Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
and MEMS) (https://pt.wustl.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/mike-harris-
J. Mark Meacham (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
phd)
Mark-Meacham.aspx)
PhD, University of Utah
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Whole body and joint-level orthopaedic biomechanics
Micro-/nanotechnologies for thermal systems and the life
sciences Kenneth F. Kelton (Physics) (https://physics.wustl.edu/people/
kenneth-f-kelton)
Rohan Mishra (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/
Arthur Holly Compton Professor of Arts & Sciences
Rohan-Mishra.aspx)
PhD, Harvard University
PhD, Ohio State University
Study and production of titanium-based quasicrystals and related
Computational materials science
phases
Amit Pathak (https://engineering.wustl.edu/Profiles/Pages/Amit-
Eric C. Leuthardt (Neurological Surgery and BME) (http://
Pathak.aspx)
www.neurosurgery.wustl.edu/patient-care/find-a-physician/
PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
clinical-faculty/eric-c-leuthardt-md-250)
Cellular biomechanics
MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Patricia B. Weisensee (https://mems.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/ Neurological surgery
default.aspx?bio=112)
Lori Setton (BME) (https://bme.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
faculty.aspx?bio=105)
Thermal fluids
Lucy and Stanley Lopata Distinguished Professor of Biomedical
Professors of the Practice Engineering
PhD, Columbia University
Harold J. Brandon
Biomechanics for local drug delivery: tissue regenerations
DSc, Washington University
specific to the knee joints and spine
Energetics, thermal systems
Matthew J. Silva (Orthopaedic Surgery) (http://
Swami Karunamoorthy (https://mems.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/
www.orthoresearch.wustl.edu/content/Laboratories/2963/
Swami-Karunamoorthy.aspx)
Matthew-Silva/Silva-Lab/Overview.aspx)
DSc, Washington University
Julia and Walter R. Peterson Orthopaedic Research Professor
Helicopter dynamics, engineering education
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Simon Tang (Orthopaedic Surgery, BME) (http:// Robert G. Becnel

www.orthoresearch.wustl.edu/content/Laboratories/3043/Simon- MS, Washington University
Tang/Tang-Lab/Overview.aspx) FE Review
PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
John D. Biggs
Biological mechanisms
MEng, Washington University
Senior Professors Thermal science

Phillip L. Gould Andrew W. Cary

PhD, Northwestern University PhD, University of Michigan
Structural analysis and design, shell analysis and design, Computational fluid dynamics
biomechanical engineering Dan E. Driemeyer
Kenneth L. Jerina PhD, University of Illinois
DSc, Washington University Thermoscience
Materials, design, solid mechanics, fatigue and fracture Richard S. Dyer
Salvatore P. Sutera PhD, Washington University
PhD, California Institute of Technology Propulsion, thermodynamics, fluids
Viscous flow, biorheology John M. Griffith
Barna A. Szabo BS, Washington University
PhD, State University of New York–Buffalo Manufacturing
Numerical simulation of mechanical systems, finite-element Richard R. Janis
methods MS, Washington University
Building environmental systems
Lecturers
Rigoberto Perez
Sharniece Holland
PhD, Purdue University
PhD, University of Alabama
Fatigue and fracture
Additive manufacturing and mathematics
Dale M. Pitt
Jeffery Krampf
DSc, Washington University
MS, Washington University in St. Louis
Aeroelasticity
Fluid mechanics, modeling, and design
Gary D. Renieri
J. Jackson Potter
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Structural applications, composite materials
Senior design
Matthew J. Watkins
H. Shaun Sellers
MS, Washington University
PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Finite elements
Mechanics and materials
Michael C. Wendl
Louis G. Woodhams
DSc, Washington University
BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Mathematical theory and computational methods in biology and
Computer-aided design
engineering
Senior Research Associate
Laboratory and Design Specialist
Ruth J. Okamoto
Chiamaka Asinugo
DSc, Washington University
MS, Washington University
Biomechanics, solid mechanics
Mechanical Engr. design
Adjunct Instructors
Professor Emeritus
Ricardo L. Actis
Wallace B. Diboll Jr.
DSc, Washington University
MSME, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Finite element analysis, numerical simulation, aircraft structures
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Degree Requirements
Please visit the following pages for more information about
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science graduate programs:
• Doctoral Degrees (p. 83)
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
(p. 83)
• Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE)
(p. 84)
• Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and
Engineering (p. 85)
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering
(p. 85)
Courses
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
E37 MEMS (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=E&dept=E37&crslvl=5:8).
E37 MEMS 500 Independent Study
Independent investigation on topic of special interest.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and permission of the
department chair. Students must complete the Independent
Study Approval Form available in the department office.
Credit variable, maximum 6 units.
E37 MEMS 5001 Optimization Methods in Engineering
Analytical methods in design. Topics include: mathematical
methods; linear and nonlinear programming; optimality
criteria; fully stressed techniques for the design of structures
and machine components; topological optimization; search
techniques; and genetic algorithms. Prerequisites: calculus and
computer programming.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 501 Graduate Seminar
This is a required pass/fail course for master's and doctoral
degrees. A passing grade is required for each semester of full-
time enrollment. A passing grade is received by attendance at
the weekly seminars.
E37 MEMS 5102 Materials Selection in Design
Analysis of the scientific bases of material behavior in the light
of research contributions of the past 20 years. Development of
a rational approach to the selection of materials to meet a wide
range of design requirements for conventional and advanced
applications. Although emphasis is placed on mechanical
properties, acoustical, optical, thermal and other properties of
interest in design are discussed.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5104 CAE-Driven Mechanical Design
An introduction to the use of computer-aided engineering
(CAE) tools in the mechanical design process. Topics include:
integrating engineering analysis throughout the process;
multidisciplinary optimization; and computer-aided design
directed toward new manufacturing processes. Students
will work with commercial and research software systems to
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complete several projects. Students should have experience and
familiarity with a CAD tool, optimization and the finite element
method. Prerequisite: MEMS 202 Computer-Aided Design or
equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5301 Nonlinear Vibrations
In this course, students are introduced to concepts in nonlinear
dynamics and vibration and application of these concepts
to nonlinear engineering problems. Specific topics include:
modeling of lumped and continuous nonlinear systems (strings,
beams and plates); vibrations of buckled structures; perturbation
and other approximate analytical methods; the use and
limitations of local linearization; properties of nonlinear behavior,
such as dimension and Lyapunov exponents; stability of limit
cycles; bifurcations; chaos and chaotic vibrations; experimental
methods and data analysis for nonlinear systems. Concepts are
reinforced with a number of examples from recently published
research. Applications include aeroelastic flutter, impact
dynamics, machine-tool vibrations, cardiac arrhythmias and
control of chaotic behavior.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5302 Theory of Vibrations
Analytical methods in vibrations. Topics include: Duhamel's
integral, Laplace and Fourier transforms and Fourier series
with applications to transient response, forced response and
vibration isolation; Lagrange's equations for linear systems,
discrete systems, degrees of freedom, reducible coordinates,
holonomic constraints and virtual work; matrix methods and state
variable approach with applications to frequencies and modes,
stability and dynamic response in terms of real and complex
modal expansions, dynamic response of continuous systems
by theory of partial differential equations, Rayleigh-Ritz and
Galerkin energy methods, finite difference and finite element
algorithms.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5401 General Thermodynamics
General foundations of thermodynamics valid for small and large
systems, and for equilibrium and nonequilibrium states. Topics
include: definitions of state, work, energy, entropy, temperature,
heat interaction and energy interaction. Applications to simple
systems; phase rule; perfect and semi-perfect gas; bulk-
flow systems; combustion, energy and entropy balances;
availability analysis for thermo-mechanical power generation;
and innovative energy-conversion schemes. Prerequisite:
graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5402 Radiation Heat Transfer
Formulation of the governing equations of radiation heat transfer.
Topics include: electromagnetic theory of radiation; properties of
ideal and real surfaces; techniques for solutions of heat transfer
between gray surfaces; radiation in absorbing, emitting and
scattering media.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5403 Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer
This course examines heat conduction and convection through
various fundamental problems that are constructed from
the traditional conservation laws for mass, momentum and
energy. Problems include the variable-area fin, the unsteady
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Dirichlet, Robbins and Rayleigh problems, multidimensional
steady conduction, the Couette flow problem, duct convection
and boundary layer convection. Though some numerics
are discussed, emphasis is on mathematical technique and
includes the extended power series method, similarity reduction,
separation of variables, integral transforms, and approximate
integral methods.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5404 Combustion Phenomena
Introduction to fundamental aspects of combustion phenomena,
including relevant thermochemistry, fluid mechanics and
transport processes, and the coupling between them. Emphasis
is on elucidation of the physico-chemical processes, problem
formulation and analytic techniques. Topics covered include
nonpremixed and premixed flames, deflagrations and
detonations, particle combustion, flame extinction, flame
synthesis, pollutant formation and methods of remediation.
Contemporary topics associated with combustion are discussed
throughout. Prerequisites: graduate standing or permission of
instructor.
Same as E44 EECE 512
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5410 Fluid Dynamics I
Formulation of the basic concepts and equations governing
a Newtonian, viscous, conducting, compressible fluid. Topics
include: transport coefficients and the elements of kinetic
theory of gases, vorticity, incompressible potential flow; singular
solutions; flow over bodies and lifting surfaces; similarity method;
viscous flow, boundary layer, low Reynolds number flows,
laminar and turbulent flows.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5411 Fluid Dynamics II
Governing equations and thermodynamics relations for
compressible flow. Topics include: kinetic theory of gases;
steady, one-dimensional flows with friction and heat transfer;
shock waves; Rankine-Hugoniot relations; oblique shocks;
reflections from walls and flow interfaces, expansion waves,
Prandtl-Meyer flow, flow in nozzles, diffusers and inlets, two-and
three-dimensional flows; perturbation methods; similarity rules;
compressible laminar and turbulent boundary layers; acoustic
phenomena. Emphasis is relevant to air vehicles.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5412 Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics relevant to engineering analysis
and design. Topics include: fundamentals of finite-difference,
finite-volume and finite-element methods; numerical algorithms
for parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic equations; convergence,
stability and consistency of numerical algorithms; application
of numerical algorithms to selected model equations relevant
to fluid flow, grid-generation techniques and convergence
acceleration schemes. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing
or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5413 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
Scope and impact of computational fluid dynamics. Governing
equations of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Three-
dimensional grid-generation methods based on differential
systems. Numerical methods for Euler and compressible
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Navier-Stokes equation. Numerical methods for incompressible
Navier-Stokes equations. Computation of transonic inviscid
and viscous flow past airfoils and wings. Analogy between
the equations of computational fluid dynamics, computational
electromagnetics, computational aeroacoustics and other
equations of computational physics. Non-aerospace applications
— bio-fluid mechanics, fluid mechanics of buildings, wind and
water turbines, and other energy and environment applications.
Prerequisite: MEMS 5412 or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 5414 Aeroelasticity and Flow-Induced Vibrations
This course deals with the interactions between aerodynamics,
dynamics and structures in aerospace systems. Topics covered
include unsteady aerodynamics, finite-state aerodynamic
models, classical fixed-wing flutter, rotary-wing aeroelasticity and
experimental methods in aeroelasticity. Emphasis is given to the
prediction of flutter and limit cycles in aeroelastic systems.
Credit 3 units.
E37 MEMS 5420 HVAC Analysis and Design I
Fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning —
moist air properties, the psychrometric chart, classic moist
air processes, design procedures for heating and cooling
systems. Design of HVAC systems for indoor environmental
comfort, health, and energy efficiency. Heat transfer processes
in buildings. Development and application of techniques for
analysis of heating and cooling loads in buildings, including the
use of commercial software. Course special topics can include
LEED rating and certification, cleanrooms, aviation, aerospace,
and naval applications, ventilation loads, animal control facilities,
building automation control, and on-site campus tours of state-of-
the-art building energy and environmental systems.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5421 HVAC Analysis and Design II
Fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning —
energy analysis and building simulation, design procedures for
building water piping systems, centrifugal pump performance,
design of building air duct systems, fan performance, optimum
space air diffuser design for comfort, analysis of humidification
and dehumidification systems, and advanced analysis of
refrigeration systems. HVAC analytical techniques will include
the use of commercial software. Course special topics can
include LEED rating and certification, management for energy
efficiency, energy auditing calculations, aviation, aerospace, and
naval applications, ventilation loads, building automation control,
and on-site campus tours of state-of-the-art building energy and
environmental systems.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5422 Solar Energy Thermal Processes
Fundamentals of radiation heat transfers and solar radiation,
including basic terminology, atmospheric scattering and
absorption, radiation interactions with surfaces, and selective
surfaces. Components, cycles, and materials of concentrating
solar power plants, including parabolic trough and solar
towers. Overview over thermal storage, other solar thermal
technologies and photovoltaics. This course includes a final
project. Prerequisite: MEMS 3420 or equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E37 MEMS 5423 Sustainable Environmental Building
Systems
Sustainable design of building lighting and HVAC systems
considering performance, life cycle cost and downstream
environmental impact. Criteria, codes and standards for comfort,
air quality, noise/vibration and illumination. Life cycle and
other investment methods to integrate energy consumption/
conservation, utility rates, initial cost, system/component
longevity, maintenance cost and building productivity. Direct and
secondary contributions to acid rain, global warming and ozone
depletion.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5424 Thermo-Fluid Modeling of Renewable
Energy Systems
Overview of sustainable energy systems. Fundamentals of
energy conversion. Renewable energy sources and energy
conversion from wind, biomass, solar-thermal, geothermal and
ocean/waves. Applications to energy storage, fuel cells, green
air and ground transportation, energy-efficient buildings. Energy-
economics modeling, emissions modeling, global warming and
climate change.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5425 Thermal Management of Electronics
As the demand for higher performance electronics continues its
exponential growth, transistor density doubles every 18 to 24
months. Electronic devices with high transistor density generate
heat and thus require thermal management to improve reliability
and prevent premature failure. Demanding performance
specifications result in increased package density, higher
heat loads and novel thermal management technology. This
course gives an overview of thermal management for micro/
power electronics systems and helps engineers to develop a
fundamental understanding of emerging thermal technologies.
This course will include the following topics: background of
electronics packaging; thermal design of heat sinks; single
phase and multiphase flow in thermal systems; two-phase heat
exchange devices for portable and high powered electronic
systems; computational fluid dynamics for design of thermal
systems. Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5500 Elasticity
Elastic constitutive relations for isotropic and anisotropic
materials. Formulation of boundary-value problems. Application
to torsion, flexure, plane stress, plane strain and generalized
plane stress problems. Solution of three-dimensional problems in
terms of displacement potentials and stress functions. Solution
of two-dimensional problems using complex variables and
conformal mapping techniques. Variational and minimum
theorems.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5501 Mechanics of Continua
A broad survey of the general principles governing the
mechanics of continuous media. Topics include general vector
and tensor analysis, rigid body motions, deformation, stress
and strain rate, large deformation theory, conservation laws
of physics, constitutive relations, principles of continuum
mechanics and thermodynamics, and two-dimensional continua.
Prerequisite: ESE 501/502 or instructor's permission.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E37 MEMS 5502 Plates and Shells
Introduction to the linear theory of thin elastic plates and
shells. The emphasis is on application and the development
of physical intuition. The first part of the course focuses on the
analysis of plates under various loading and support conditions.
The remainder of the course deals mainly with axisymmetric
deformation of shells of revolution. Asymptotic methods are
used to solve the governing equations. Applications to pressure
vessels, tanks, and domes. Prerequisites: BME 240 or MEMS
253; ESE 318 and ESE 319 or equivalent.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5506 Experimental Methods in Solid Mechanics
Current experimental methods to measure mechanical properties
of materials are covered. Lectures include theoretical principles,
measurement considerations, data acquisition and analysis
techniques. Lectures are complemented by laboratory sections
using research equipment such as biaxial testing machines,
pressure myographs, indentation devices for different scales,
and viscometers.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5507 Fatigue and Fracture Analysis
The course objective is to demonstrate practical methods
for computing fatigue life of metallic structural components.
The course covers the three major phases of metal fatigue
progression: fatigue crack initiation, crack propagation and
fracture. Topics include: stress vs. fatigue life analysis,
cumulative fatigue damage, linear elastic fracture mechanics,
stress intensity factors, damage tolerance analysis, fracture
toughness, critical crack size computation and load history
development. The course focus is on application of this
technology to design against metal fatigue and to prevent
structural failure.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5510 Finite Element Analysis
Theory and application of the finite element method. Topics
include: basic concepts, generalized formulations, construction
of finite element spaces, extensions, shape functions, parametric
mappings, numerical integration, mass matrices, stiffness
matrices and load vectors, boundary conditions, modeling
techniques, computation of stresses, stress resultants and
natural frequencies, and control of the errors of approximation.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 5515 Numerical Simulation in Solid Mechanics I
Solution of 2D and 3D elasticity problems using the finite
element method. Topics include: linear elasticity; laminated
material; stress concentration; stress intensity factor; solution
verification; J integral; energy release rate; residual stress;
multi-body contact; nonlinear elasticity; plasticity; and buckling.
Prerequisites: MEMS 424 Finite Elements or MEMS 5704
Aircraft Structures and MEMS 5500 Elasticity or MEMS 5501
Mechanics of Continua and graduate standing or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E37 MEMS 5516 Numerical Simulation in Solid Mechanics II
Solution of 2D and 3D elasticity problems using the finite
element method. Topics include: laminates and composite
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materials; nonlinear elasticity; plasticity; incremental theory of
plasticity; residual stress; geometric nonlinearity; membrane and
bending load coupling; multi-body contact; stress intensity factor;
interference fit; and buckling analysis. Prerequisite: graduate
standing or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units.
E37 MEMS 5520 Advanced Analytical Mechanics
Lagrange's equations and their applications to holonomic and
nonholonomic systems. Topics include: reduction of degrees of
freedom by first integrals, variational principles, Hamilton-Jacobi
theory, general transformation theory of dynamics, applications
such as theory of vibrations and stability of motion, and use
of mathematical principles to resolve nonlinear problems.
Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing or permission of
instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 5560 Interfaces and Attachments in Natural and
Engineered Structures
Attachment of dissimilar materials in engineering and surgical
practice is a challenge. Bimaterial attachment sites are
common locations for injury and mechanical failure. Nature
presents several highly effective solutions to the challenge of
bimaterial attachment that differ from those found in engineering
practice. This course bridges the physiologic, surgical and
engineering approaches to connecting dissimilar materials.
Topics in this course are: natural bimaterial attachments;
engineering principles underlying attachments; analysis
of the biology of attachments in the body; mechanisms by
which robust attachments are formed; concepts of attaching
dissimilar materials in surgical practice and engineering;
and bioengineering approaches to more effectively combine
dissimilar materials.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5561 Mechanics of Cell Motility
A detailed review of biomechanical inputs that drive cell motility
in diverse extracellular matrices (ECMs). This class discusses
cytoskeletal machineries that generate and support forces,
mechanical roles of cell-ECM adhesions, and regulation of
ECM deformations. Also covered are key methods for cell
level mechanical measurements, mathematical modeling of
cell motility, and physiological and pathological implications of
mechanics-driven cell motility in disease and development.
Credit 3 units.
E37 MEMS 5562 Cardiovascular Mechanics
This course focuses on solid and fluid mechanics in the cardiac
and cardiovascular system. Cardiac and cardiovascular
physiology and anatomy. Solid mechanics of the heart, heart
valves, arteries, veins and microcirculation. Flow through the
heart chambers and blood vessels. Prerequisites: graduate
standing or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5564 Orthopaedic Biomechanics-Cartilage/
Tendon
Basic and advanced viscoelasticity and finite strain analysis
applied to the musculoskeletal system, with a primary focus
on soft orthopaedic tissues (cartilage, tendon and ligament).
Topics include: mechanical properties of cartilage, tendon and
ligament; applied viscoelasticity theory for cartilage, tendon and
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ligament; cartilage, tendon and ligament biology; tendon and
ligament wound healing; osteoarthritis. This class is geared
to graduate students and upper-level undergraduates familiar
with statics and mechanics of deformable bodies. Prerequisites:
BME 240 or equivalent. Note: BME 590Z (463/563) Orthopaedic
Biomechanics—Bones and Joints is not a prerequisite.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 5565 Mechanobiology of Cells and Matrices
At the interface of the cell and the extracellular matrix,
mechanical forces regulate key cellular and molecular events
that profoundly affect aspects of human health and disease.
This course offers a detailed review of biomechanical inputs that
drive cell behavior in physically diverse matrices. In particular,
cytoskeletal force-generation machineries, mechanical roles
of cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions, and regulation of matrix
deformations are discussed. Also covered are key methods
for mechanical measurements and mathematical modeling of
cellular response. Implications of matrix-dependent cell motility
in cancer metastasis and embryonic development are discussed.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5566 Engineering Mechanobiology
Engineering Mechanobiology is a new paradigm for
understanding and manipulating the biological function
of plants, animals, and their cells. Mechanical force has
emerged as a critical component of all biological systems,
providing mechanisms to sculpt plants and animals during
morphogenesis, to enable cell migration, polarization,
proliferation, and differentiation in response to physical changes
in the environment, and to modulate the function of single
molecules. This course provides a foundation for understanding
these factors across plant and animal cells. The course begins
with an introduction to plant and animal cell biology and
principles of signaling, then progresses to an overview of the
cell wall and ECM and an introduction to the mechanics and
statistical mechanics of solid, viscoelastic, and fibrous continua.
The course then focuses on the questions of how do cells feel,
how do cells converse with the ECM and wall, and how do cells
remember? Prerequisites: undergraduate calculus and physics.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5601 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
A materials science-based study of mechanical behavior of
materials with emphasis on mechanical behavior as affected
by processes taking place at the microscopic and/or atomic
level. The response of solids to external or internal forces as
influenced by interatomic bonding, crystal/molecular structure,
crystalline/noncrystalline defects and material microstructure
are studied. The similarities and differences in the response of
different kinds of materials viz., metals and alloys, ceramics,
polymers and composites are discussed. Topics covered include
physical basis of elastic, visco elastic and plastic deformation
of solids; strengthening of crystalline materials; visco elastic
deformation of polymers as influenced by molecular structure
and morphology of amorphous, crystalline and fibrous polymers;
deformation and fracture of composite materials; mechanisms
of creep, fracture and fatigue; high strain-rate deformation of
crystalline materials; and deformation of noncrystalline materials.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E37 MEMS 5602 Non-metallics
Structure, mechanical and physical properties of ceramics and
cermets, with particular emphasis on the use of these materials
for space, missile, rocket, high-speed aircraft, nuclear and solid-
state applications.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5603 Materials Characterization Techniques I
An introduction to the basic theory and instrumentation used in
transmission electron, scanning electron and optical microscopy.
Practical laboratory experience in equipment operations,
experimental procedures and material characterization.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5604 Materials Characterization Techniques II
Introduction to crystallography and elements of X-ray physics.
Diffraction theory and application to materials science including
following topics: reciprocal lattice concept, crystal-structure
analysis, Laue methods, rotating crystal methods, powder
method, and laboratory methods of crystal analysis.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5605 Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Analysis and mechanics of composite materials. Topics include
micromechanics, laminated plate theory, hydrothermal behavior,
creep, strength, failure modes, fracture toughness, fatigue,
structural response, mechanics of processing, nondestructive
evaluation, and test methods. Prerequisite: graduate standing or
permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5606 Soft Nanomaterials
Soft nanomaterials, which range from self-assembled
monolayers (SAMs) to complex 3D polymer structures,
are gaining increased attention owing to their broad-range
applications. The course introduces the fundamental aspects of
nanotechnology pertained to soft matter. Various aspects related
to the design, fabrication, characterization and application
of soft nanomaterials are discussed. Topics covered include
but are not limited to SAMs, polymer brushes, layer-by-layer
assembly, responsive polymers structures (films, capsules),
polymer nanocomposites, biomolecules as nanomaterials and
soft lithography.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5607 Introduction to Polymer Blends and
Composites
The course covers topics in multicomponent polymer systems
(polymer blends and polymer composites) such as: phase
separation and miscibility of polymer blends, surfaces and
interfaces in composites, microstructure and mechanical
behavior, rubber toughened plastics, thermoplastic elastomers,
block copolymers, fiber reinforced and laminated composites,
techniques of polymer processing with an emphasis on
composites processing, melt processing methods such as
injection molding and extrusion, solution processing of thin films,
selection of suitable processing methods and materials selection
criteria for specific applications. Advanced topics include:
nanocomposites such as polymer/CNT composites, bioinspired
nanocomposites, and current research challenges. Prerequisite:
MEMS 3610 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E37 MEMS 5608 Introduction to Polymer Science and
Engineering
Topics covered in this course are: the concept of long-chain or
macromolecules, polymer chain structure and configuration,
microstructure and mechanical (rheological) behavior, polymer
phase transitions (glass transition, melting, crystallization),
physical chemistry of polymer solutions (Flory-Huggins theory,
solubility parameter, thermodynamics of mixing and phase
separation), polymer surfaces and interfaces, overview of
polymer processing (extrusion, injection molding, film formation,
fiber spinning) and modern applications of synthetic and bio-
polymers.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5612 Atomistic Modeling of Materials
This course will provide a hands-on experience using atomic
scale computational methods to model, understand and predict
the properties of real materials. It will cover modeling using
classical force-fields, quantum-mechanical electronic structure
methods such as density functional theory, molecular dynamics
simulations, and Monte Carlo methods. The basic background of
these methods along with examples of their use for calculating
properties of real materials will be covered in the lectures.
Atomistic materials modeling codes will be used to calculate
various material properties. Prerequisites: MEMS 3610 or
equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5613 Biomaterials Processing
Biomaterials with 3D structures are important for tissue
regeneration. The goal of this class is to introduce various
types of biomaterials and fabrication approaches to create
3D structures. The relationship between material properties,
processing methods, and design will be the primary focus. The
topics include degradable biomaterials for scaffold fabrication,
processing of tissue engineering scaffolds, processing of tissue
engineering hydrogels, processing of drug delivery systems, and
scaffold surface modification.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 5614 Polymeric Materials Synthesis and
Modification
Polymer is a class of widely used material. Polymer performance
is highly dependent on its chemical properties. The goal
of this class is to introduce methods for the synthesis and
modification of polymers with different chemical properties.
The topics include free radical polymerization, reversible
addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization, atom
transfer radical polymerization, step growth polymerization,
cationic polymerization, anionic polymerization, ring-opening
polymerization, and bulk and surface modification of polymers.
Credit 3 units. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 5700 Aerodynamics
Fundamental concepts of aerodynamics, equations of
compressible flows, irrotational flows and potential flow theory,
singularity solutions, circulation and vorticity, Kutta-Joukowski
theorem, thin airfoil theory, finite wing theory, slender body
theory, subsonic compressible flow and Prandtl-Glauert rule,
supersonic thin airfoil theory, introduction to performance, basic
concepts of airfoil design. Prerequisite: graduate standing or
permission of instructor.
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Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5701 Aerospace Propulsion
Propeller, jet, ramjet and rocket propulsion. Topics include:
fundamentals of propulsion systems, gas turbine engines,
thermodynamics and compressible flow, one-dimensional
gas dynamics, analysis of engine performance, air breathing
propulsion system, the analysis and design of engine
components, and the fundamentals of ramjet and rocket
propulsion.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5703 Analysis of Rotary-Wing Systems
This course introduces the basic physical principles that govern
the dynamics and aerodynamics of helicopters, fans and wind
turbines. Simplified equations are developed to illustrate these
principles, and the student is introduced to the fundamental
analysis tools required for their solution. Topics include:
harmonic balance, Floquet theory and perturbation methods.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5704 Aircraft Structures
Basic elements of the theory of elasticity; application to torsion
of prismatic bars with open and closed thin-wall sections; the
membrane analogy; the principle of virtual work applied to 2D
elasticity problems. Bending, shear and torsion of open and
closed thin-wall section beams; principles of stressed skin
construction, structural idealization for the stress analysis of
wings, ribs and fuselage structures. Margin of safety of fastened
connections and fittings. Stability of plates, thin-wall section
columns and stiffened panels. Application of the finite element
method for the analysis of fastened connections, structural
fittings and problems of local stability of aircraft structural
components.
Credit 3 units.
E37 MEMS 5705 Wind Energy Systems
A comprehensive introduction to wind energy systems, a
practical means of extracting green and sustainable energy.
Topics include: a historical perspective of wind turbines;
horizontal axis and vertical axis wind turbines; the basic
parameters such as power rating and efficiency; the structural
components ranging from blade and hub to nacelle and
tower; wind turbine aerodynamics, aeroelasticity and control
systems; blade fatigue; statistical wind modeling; unsteady
airfoil aerodynamics and downstream wake; and environmental
considerations such as noise and aesthetics. Prerequisite:
senior or graduate standing in engineering or permission of the
instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5706 Aircraft Performance
This course introduces the principles and applications of
aerodynamics to determine the performance of typical jet engine
and propeller airplanes. The performance calculations include
flight conditions of takeoff, climb, level flight, and landing. The
topics covered also include range and endurance computation,
turning flight, flight envelope, constraint analysis and design
process. The knowledge and skill gained in this course can
be readily applied in the preliminary design of an airplane.
Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in engineering, or
permission of the instructor.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
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E37 MEMS 5801 Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems I
Introduction to MEMS: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
are ubiquitous in chemical, biomedical and industrial (e.g.,
automotive, aerospace, printing) applications. This course covers
important topics in MEMS design, micro-/nanofabrication, and
their implementation in real-world devices. The course includes
discussion of fabrication and measurement technologies (e.g.,
physical/chemical deposition, lithography, wet/dry etching, and
packaging), as well as application of MEMS theory to design/
fabrication of devices in a cleanroom. Lectures cover specific
processes and how those processes enable the structures
needed for accelerometers, gyros, FR filters, digital mirrors,
microfluidics, micro total-analysis systems, biomedical implants,
etc. The laboratory component allows students to investigate
those processes first-hand by fabricating simple MEMS devices.
Credit 3 units. EN: BME T, TU
E37 MEMS 5912 Biomechanics Journal Club
This journal club is intended for graduate students and advanced
undergraduates with an interest in biomechanics. We review
landmark and recent publications in areas such as brain,
cardiovascular and orthopedic biomechanics, discussing both
experimental and modeling approaches. This course meets once
weekly at a time to be arranged.
Credit 1 unit. EN: TU
E37 MEMS 597 MEMS Research Rotation
Independent research project that will be determined jointly by
the doctoral student and the instructor. Assignments may include
background reading, presentations, experiments, theoretical,
and/or modeling work. The goal of the course is for the doctoral
student to learn the background, principles and techniques
associated with research topics of interest and to determine a
mutual fit for the student's eventual doctoral thesis laboratory.
Credit 3 units.
E37 MEMS 598 Energy Analysis and Design Project
The Energy Analysis and Design Project is designed to provide
mechanical engineering skills in energy applications, renewable
energy, and technologies related to energy which can involve
heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. The project
topic can be chosen by the student or can be developed by both
the student and faculty sponsor. The subsequent research and
analysis, conducted under the guidance and direction of the
faculty sponsor, results in a final project report that is approved
by the faculty sponsor. The course is normally completed
over one or two semesters. Recent projects have included:
Energy Modeling and Efficiency Improvements: A Comparison
of TRACE 700 and eQuest, Analysis of Hydroelectric Power,
Optimization of Residential Solar Thermal Heating in the United
States, Analysis of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Systems,
Laboratory Plug Load Analysis and Case Study, Modeling and
Optimizing Hydronic Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems
using Comsol Multiphysics, CFD Analysis in HVAC Applications,
Energy Analysis of Waste Disposal Methods, CFD Analysis
of Containment Solutions for Data Center Cooling, Energy
Recovery Ventilation, Comparative Study of Green Building
Rating Systems, Grid Energy Storage, Protection of Permafrost
Under the Quinghai-Tibet Railway by Heat Pipe Technology,
Investing in Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems, How Piping
Layout Effects Energy Usage, and Comparison of Building
Energy Savings Between China and the United States.
Credit variable, maximum 6 units.
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E37 MEMS 599 Master's Research
Credit variable, maximum 6 units.
E37 MEMS 600 Doctoral Research
Credit variable, maximum 9 units.
Doctoral Degrees
Policies & Regulations
A key objective of the doctoral program is to promote cutting-
edge multidisciplinary research and education in the areas
of mechanical engineering and materials science. Students
are selected for admission to the program by a competitive
process, and they typically start in the fall semester. On arriving
at Washington University in St. Louis, the student will be advised
by the temporary adviser on all procedural issues. The student
will choose a permanent adviser by the end of the first year of
residency in the program.
Summary of Requirements for Doctoral
Students
The following is a brief summary of the requirements for students
in the Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science doctoral
programs:
1. Pass the qualifying exams. Qualifying exams should be
taken by the end of the third semester.
2. Prepare and defend a research proposal. The research
proposal should be defended by the end of the fifth
semester.
3. Write and successfully defend the doctoral dissertation.
4. Complete a minimum of 36 hours of course credit and
a minimum of 24 credits of doctoral research; a total of 72
credits is required to earn the PhD degree.
5. Satisfy the applicable teaching requirements of the Graduate
School.
Degrees Offered
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
(MEMS) offers the following doctoral degrees:
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• PhD in Aerospace Engineering
• DSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or
Materials Science
The Doctor of Science (DSc) has similar requirements
to the PhD but without the teaching requirement. For
a list of differences, please refer to the DSc and PhD
Comparison (PDF) (https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs/Documents/DoctoralComparisonSection.pdf).
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• One may also pursue a PhD in Materials Science — through
the Institute of Materials Science & Engineering (IMSE)
— while working with professors from the Department of
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science. For details
about this program, visit the IMSE Graduate Program (http://
imse.wustl.edu/graduate-program) webpage.
For more information about MEMS PhD degrees, visit the MEMS
Graduate Degree Programs (https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs/Pages/default.aspx) webpage.
Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (MSME)
Thesis Option
The quantitative requirement for the degree is 30 credit hours.
A minimum of 24 of these units must be course work, and a
minimum of 6 units must be Master's Research (MEMS 599).
The overall grade-point average must be 2.70 or better.
Courses may be chosen from 400- and 500-level offerings. All
must be engineering, math or science courses with the following
restrictions:
• A maximum of 3 units of Independent Study (MEMS 500) are
allowed.
• A maximum of 6 units of 400-level courses are allowed,
and these must be from courses not required for the BSME
degree (if counted for the MSAE) or not required for the
BSAE degree (if counted for the MSME degree), with the
exception of MEMS 4301 Modeling, Simulation and Control,
which can count toward the MS.
• Each course must be approved by the candidate's thesis
adviser.
• A maximum of 6 units of transfer credit with a grade of B
or better are allowed for courses taken at other graduate
institutions.
• A minimum of 15 units of the total 30 units must be in MEMS
courses.
The student must also write a satisfactory thesis and
successfully defend it in an oral examination before a faculty
committee consisting of at least three members, at least two of
which are from the Department of Mechanical Engineering &
Materials Science.
Full-time MS students in any area are required every semester
to take MEMS 501 Graduate Seminar, which is a zero-unit, pass/
fail course.
Course Option
The quantitative requirement for the degree is 30 credit hours
(normally 10 courses) completed with a grade-point average of
2.70 or better.
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Course programs may be composed from one area of
specialization below (MSME) or from aerospace engineering
(MSAE). They must conform to the following distribution:
Applied Mathematics 6 credits
Area of Specialization 15 credits
Electives 9 credits
Elective courses may be chosen in any area of engineering
or mathematics at the 400 level or higher. Of the 30 units,
a minimum of 24 must be in 500-level courses. No more
than 6 units may be in 400-level courses; core requirements
for the ME undergraduate degree are not allowed, with the
exception of MEMS 4301, which is allowed. A maximum of
3 credits of Independent Study (MEMS 400 or MEMS 500)
may be used as an elective. A minimum of 15 units must be in
MEMS. Non-engineering courses (e.g., T-courses, finance or
entrepreneurship courses) cannot be counted.
Full-time MS students in any area are required every semester
to take MEMS 501 Graduate Seminar, which is a zero-unit, pass/
fail course.
Degree candidates will plan their course programs with the help
of a departmental adviser. Use the links below to find courses in
the areas of specialization.
Engineering Areas of
Specialization for the MS in
Mechanical Engineering
• Applied Mechanics (https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs/Pages/MS-in-Mechanical-Engineering.aspx)
• Dynamics/Mechanical Design (https://mems.wustl.edu/
graduate/programs/Pages/MS-in-Mechanical-
Engineering.aspx)
• Solid Mechanics/Materials Science (https://mems.wustl.edu/
graduate/programs/Pages/MS-in-Mechanical-
Engineering.aspx)
• Fluid/Thermal Sciences (https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs/Pages/MS-in-Mechanical-Engineering.aspx)
• Energy Conversion and Efficiency (https://mems.wustl.edu/
graduate/programs/Pages/specialized-tracks.aspx)
• Numerical Simulation in Solid Mechanics (https://
mems.wustl.edu/graduate/programs/Pages/specialized-
tracks.aspx)
Master of Science in Aerospace
Engineering (MSAE)
Thesis Option
The quantitative requirement for the degree is 30 credit hours.
A minimum of 24 of these units must be course work, and a
minimum of 6 units must be Master's Research (MEMS 599).
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The overall grade-point average must be 2.70 or better.
Courses may be chosen from 400- and 500-level offerings. All
must be engineering, math or science courses with the following
restrictions:
• A maximum of 3 units of Independent Study (MEMS 500) are
allowed.
• A maximum of 6 units of 400-level courses are allowed,
and these must be from courses not required for the BSME
degree (if counted for the MSAE) or not required for the
BSAE degree (if counted for the MSME degree), with the
exception of MEMS 4301, which is allowed.
• Each course must be approved by the candidate's thesis
adviser.
• A maximum of 6 units of transfer credit with a grade of B
or better are allowed for courses taken at other graduate
institutions.
• A minimum of 15 units of the total 30 units must be in MEMS
courses.
The student must also write a satisfactory thesis and
successfully defend it in an oral examination before a faculty
committee consisting of at least three members, at least two of
which are from the Department of Mechanical Engineering &
Materials Science.
Full-time MS students in any area are required every semester
to take MEMS 501 Graduate Seminar, which is a zero-unit, pass/
fail course.
Course Option
The quantitative requirement for the degree is 30 credit hours
(normally 10 courses) completed with a grade-point average of
2.70 or better.
Course programs must be focused in the area of aerospace
engineering. They must conform to the following distribution:
Applied Mathematics 6 credits
Aerospace 15 credits
Electives 9 credits
Elective courses may be used to accumulate additional
credits in other areas of engineering or in mathematics. A
maximum of 3 credits of Independent Study (MEMS 500) may
be included as an elective course. A maximum of 6 units of
400-level courses (not required for a MEMS undergraduate
degree), with the exception of MEMS 4301, may also be
included. Non-engineering courses (e.g., T-courses, finance or
entrepreneurship courses) cannot be counted as engineering
electives. A minimum of 15 units must be in MEMS.
Full-time MS students are required to take MEMS 501 Graduate
Seminar, which is a zero-unit, pass/fail course.
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Degree candidates will plan their course programs with the help
of a departmental adviser.
Master of Science (MS)
in Materials Science and
Engineering
Thesis Option
The quantitative requirement for the degree is 30 credit hours.
A minimum of 24 of these units must be course credit, and a
minimum of 6 units must be Master's Research (MEMS 599). A
minimum of 15 units of the total 30 units must be in MEMS
courses.
The overall grade-point average must be 2.70 or better.
Every semester, full-time MS students in Materials Science
and Engineering (MSE) are required to take either the
department's Graduate Seminar (MEMS 501) or the Graduate
Seminar offered by the Institute of Materials Science &
Engineering (IMSE 501). These are zero-unit, pass/fail courses.
Degree candidates will plan their programs with the help of their
thesis adviser. Courses are to be Engineering courses at the 500
level or above or Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Science, or
Physics courses at the 400 level or above. Course credit must
include at least 12 units (four courses) from a list of approved
materials-focused courses (https://mems.wustl.edu/graduate/
programs/Pages/MS-in-Materials-Science-Engineering.aspx)
found on the MEMS website, as well as 3 units (one course)
of mathematics at the graduate level. The following restrictions
apply:
• A maximum of 3 units of Independent Study (MEMS 500) are
allowed.
• A maximum of 6 units of 400-level courses are allowed.
• Each course must be approved by the candidate's thesis
adviser.
• A maximum of 6 units of transfer credit with a grade of B
or better are allowed for courses taken at other graduate
institutions.
• For the combined bachelor's/master's degree (https://
engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-students/graduate-
admissions/Pages/bachelors-masters.aspx), up to 6 units
can count for both the BS and the MS, as long as the
program of study satisfies the criteria above.
The student must also write a satisfactory thesis and
successfully defend it in an oral examination before a faculty
committee consisting of at least three members, at least two of
which are from the Department of Mechanical Engineering &
Materials Science.
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Course Option
The quantitative requirement for the degree is 30 credit hours
(normally 10 courses). A minimum of 15 units of the total 30
must be in MEMS courses.
The overall grade-point average must be 2.70 or better.
Every semester, full-time MSE students are required to take
either the department's Graduate Seminar (MEMS 501) or the
Graduate Seminar offered by the Institute of Materials Science &
Engineering (IMSE 501). These are zero-unit, pass/fail courses.
Degree candidates will plan their programs with the help
of their faculty adviser. Courses are to be Engineering
courses at the 500 level or above or Chemistry, Earth and
Planetary Science, or Physics courses at the 400 level or
above. Course credit must include at least 18 units (six courses)
from a list of approved materials-focused courses (https://
mems.wustl.edu/graduate/programs/Pages/MS-in-Materials-
Science-Engineering.aspx) found on the MEMS website, as
well as 3 units (one course) of mathematics at the graduate
level. The following restrictions apply:
• A maximum of 3 units of Independent Study (MEMS 500) are
allowed.
• A maximum of 6 units of 400-level courses are allowed.
• A maximum of 6 units of transfer credit with a grade of B
or better are allowed for courses taken at other graduate
institutions.
• For the combined bachelor's/master's degree (https://
engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-students/graduate-
admissions/Pages/bachelors-masters.aspx), up to 6 units
can count for both the BS and the MS, as long as the
program of study satisfies the criteria above.
The remaining courses (electives) may be chosen according
to the general criteria above, as long as they contribute to a
coherent program of study in materials science.
Master of Engineering (MEng) in
Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (MEng in
ME) is a one- to two-year program offered by the Department
of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science of Washington
University in St. Louis. The program is especially tailored for
(1) individuals who plan to change careers and enter the ME
profession; (2) international students seeking to establish U.S.
credentials in the ME profession; and (3) current professionals
working in ME who wish to advance their skills and education. A
distinctive feature of the program is the ability to customize the
course content to meet specific individual needs.
Degree requirements are as follows:
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Candidates for admission should have an undergraduate degree
in engineering, the physical sciences or mathematics, with a
grade-point average of 2.75 or better.
It should be emphasized that, in many states, the MEng in ME
will not be sufficient to qualify the degree recipient to sit for a
Professional Engineering Exam.
• 30 units of credit in engineering or mathematics courses
are required, and these must be at the 400 level or higher.
Courses from the other engineering departments (CSE,
EECE, ESE and BME) are encouraged. Washington
University Continuing Education Courses (i.e., the T-courses
or the U-courses) are not permitted.
• All courses must be taken for a grade, with an overall GPA of
2.70 or higher.
• At least 9 of the 30 units must be in MEMS courses at the
500 level.
• All 400-level courses must be either (1) approved for the
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or
Aerospace Engineering (AE) or (2) approved by the MEMS
faculty for application to the MEng degree.
• No more than 6 units of Independent Study are allowed.
• No more than 6 units may be transferred from another
university. These units must be in engineering or math
courses at the 400 level or above with a grade of B or better,
and the courses must not be required for the candidate's BS
degree.
Full-time MS students in any area are required every semester
to take MEMS 501 Graduate Seminar, which is a zero-unit, pass/
fail course.
Henry Edwin Sever Institute
With flexible schedules, including evening and weekend classes,
professionals can keep their careers moving while developing
the knowledge and credentials that will set them apart. Our
graduate students strive to make a positive impact on the
challenges we face in technology, security and information
management. The curriculum and course work will enhance
students' knowledge and expertise. They will understand the
rapidly changing marketplace and be prepared to set the pace.
Degree Programs
• Master of Construction Management (p. 93)
• Master of Cybersecurity Management (p. 95)
• Master of Engineering Management (p. 96)
• Master of Health Care Operational Excellence (p. 97)
• Master of Information Systems Management (p. 97)
• Master of Project Management (p. 98)
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Graduate Certificates
• Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (p. 93)
• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
(p. 95)
• Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management (p. 96)
• Graduate Certificate in Health Care Operational Excellence
(p. 97)
• Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management
(p. 97)
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management (p. 98)
Contact: Kim Simpson
Phone: 314-935-2594
Email: kim.simpson@wustl.edu
Website: https://sever.wustl.edu
Courses
Courses include the following:
• T54 PRJM (p. 86): Project Management
• T55 ETEM (p. 87): Engineering Management
• T64 CNST (p. 88): Construction Management
• T71 HLTHCARE (p. 89): Health Care Operations
• T81 INFO (p. 90): Information Management
• T83 CYBER (p. 92): Cybersecurity Management
Project Management
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
T54 PRJM (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=T&dept=T54).
T54 PRJM 523 Project Planning Methodologies
In this course, students will build their expertise with the critical
project management methodologies needed in today's fast-
paced world. Variations of waterfall are widely used in industry,
but new uses of agile are being discovered every day, both
inside and outside of software-based organizations. This
course exposes the student to the fundamental and emerging
techniques and tools used to manage successful projects of
various sizes and complexity — managing cost, schedule,
quality, risk, solution, and requirements — while adapting to
today's fast-paced and uncertain business environment. The
primary focus of this course is on agile. Prerequisite: graduate
standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 524 Hands-On With Traditional Project
Management
This course presents a practical orientation for learning
traditional project management techniques that produce
predictable results (i.e., on time, within budget, and in
accordance with stated specifications) and applying them to a
project in trouble. Traditional project management is a universal
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and widely used practice that includes a set of developed
techniques used for planning, estimating, and controlling
activities. This course also introduces the standard project life
cycle: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 525 Project Management the Agile Way
Agile, SCRUM, Kanban, ScrumBan, SAFe: these are some
of the key concepts covered in this course. Agile as a
mindset, a skill set, and a tool set is critical in our fast-paced
world. This course uses texts, case studies, and varying
practical assignments. Students will come away with a solid
understanding of the core agile concepts, frameworks, and
practices that are shown to deliver great business value and that
are taking the industry by storm. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 526 The Art & Science of Risk Management
This course focuses on the reasons why many project managers
miss requirements for schedule, budget, or even both. The
course concentrates on key risk management techniques
practiced by leading project and program managers and taught
through fact-filled lectures, case work, and project execution as
applied to information systems, engineering, financial, product/
process, and design projects/programs in today's fast-moving
environment. Students will take away key value propositions,
including risk identification, risk quantification, risk monitoring,
risk control, and risk mitigation. This course will enable the
student to address common scope, schedule, quality, and
cost risk events that occur on complex projects. Project risk
management examines these types of risk, with a focus on
understanding the process of risk identification, assessment,
prevention, mitigation, and recovery; governance, auditing,
and control of confidentiality; integrity; and availability of data.
Using common operational, strategic, tactical, and technological
scenarios, the course work provides a comprehensive approach
to the challenges faced by managers for situations in which
global data is readily available, risk is pervasive, regulations are
ever-increasing, and the threat of disruption from potential crises
is real. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 527 Strategies of Projects, Programs & Portfolios
This course addresses the strategic alignment and prioritization
of projects, programs, and portfolios, including both alignment
with an organization's business objectives and alignment across
the multiple projects of a portfolio. This includes the alignment
and management of project resources, project schedules, and
management attention. Included in this course is a team-based
project simulation that offers practical exposure to negotiating
and assigning project resources, which is a key success factor in
project management. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 582 Developing Leadership for Professionals
This course provides knowledge about a variety of leadership
approaches and how they may be effective in technological
situations. The course concentrates on developing skills to
actually lead in various situations. These include decision-
making, problem-solving, coaching, evaluating performance,
selling ideas, and gaining commitment. The course will combine
classroom learning, actual experiences, and reality-based
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feedback to hone the skills that will result in an improved ability
to lead.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 583 Human Performance in the Organization
In this course, students will gain insights into and practice
in the art and science of leadership. This course addresses
the leadership and management capabilities required to
move into positions of greater responsibility, with a focus on
technology-based organizations. Topics include leadership,
goals, motivation and performance, management of change,
conflict and effectiveness, organizational development, and work
design. The premise of this course is that when a leader gets
better, everyone gets better. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 584 Communication Excellence for Influential
Leadership
Exceptional communicators become extraordinary leaders. This
course will teach students how to exceptionally communicate
their messages by applying refined nuances that inspire
and transform those with whom they converse. Through a
proven communicative process, students will acquire the skills
necessary to differentiate them as leaders. Students will learn
how to communicate across a variety of settings using strategies
that result in clear, vivid, and engaging exchanges. Students will
practice storytelling; creating and using clear visuals; engaging
listeners; demonstrating passion when speaking; responding
to questions with clarity and brevity; and using their distinctive
voice as a leadership asset. Each student will learn how to
assess their own communication capabilities, adjust to different
listeners, evaluate speaker effectiveness, and provide valuable
feedback to others. Video recordings will be used to demonstrate
incremental communicative changes throughout the course and
to show how these strategies bring about outstanding leadership.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T54 PRJM 585 Group Dynamics in Project Team
Performance
This course examines how teams actually work by looking at
group behavior in social situations and how various leaders
perform in these social situations. Group motivations of teams
are also examined in light of the local situation and/or a large
enterprise. Students will learn to identify the enabling conditions
for team formation and the importance of context to team
performance. The ideas of a standard normal person and how
this relates to team behavior will be addressed. Subject areas
covered include groupthink and its impact on projects; social
facilitation with key stakeholders; project uncertainty and the
dynamics of contribution; and project and organizational climate.
Credit 3 units.
Engineering Management
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
T55 ETEM (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=T&dept=T55).
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T55 ETEM 504 Engineering Management & Financial
Intelligence
Discover the full picture of how business works within the
organization. This course walks the student through the
complete business cycle and demonstrates the roles that
various functions play in a business operation as well as how
information is used to make business decisions (e.g. financial
data, marketing data, production data, economic data). To
bring these learnings to life, this course also uses management
simulation games and classroom competitions. Includes
strategy, product planning and management, sales and support,
research and development, and manufacturing and supply chain,
with particular emphasis on accounting, finance, and the use of
financial statements. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T55 ETEM 505 Decision-Making & Optimization
Expand your ability to analyze and optimize complex business
situations by leveraging the key data. Decision-making in today's
complex world requires advanced analytical methods and tools,
including mathematical modeling and quantitative techniques.
Powerful tools for forecasting, finance, operations, production
and logistics. Emerging technologies such as the industrial
"internet of things" and blockchain are enabling a whole new set
of possibilities! Prerequisite: graduate standing, statistics.
Credit 3 units.
T55 ETEM 506 Technology Strategy & Marketing
Learn the art and science of technology-rich strategy and
marketing. Every business rises and falls on the value it brings
to the customer and the value it simultaneously brings to
the business itself. The engineer that understands and can
communicate strategy and marketing is powerful! Business,
technology and research budgets are allocated based on
this value proposition, whether the commercialization or
operationalization of the technology is one year out or 10 years
out. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T55 ETEM 507 Financial Principles of the Company
This course seeks to demystify the fiscal management practices
and financial statements of the company. There is a story
behind every set of financial data. This course examines
the underpinnings of financial accounting and management,
including financial reporting processes, the uses of accounting
data, links between accounting information and management
planning, and decisions and controls. The course is divided into
three phases: (1) introducing financial concepts and principles;
(2) performing and evaluating financial analysis; and (3) utilizing
case studies to develop a business correction plan for an ailing
organization. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T55 ETEM 510 Understanding Emerging & Disruptive
Technologies
We live in an era of rapid technology innovation and disruption.
Blockbuster was the darling of Wall Street in 2004 and filed for
bankruptcy in 2010. According to the Blockbuster CEO in 2008,
"Neither Redbox nor Netflix are even on the radar screen in
terms of competition." Blockbuster is not alone in their blindness.
Microsoft laughed off the first iPhone and laughed off Google.
IBM laughed off the first personal computer. These should be a
horrible warning to all business leaders. Numerous technologies
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are threatening disruption today, including blockchain, the
"internet of things," artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles,
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 3D printing, 5G wireless
networks,and gene editing. Understanding what they are and
how they might disrupt will make or break countless companies
in the coming years. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
Construction Management
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
T64 CNST (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=T&dept=T64).
T64 CNST 523A Construction Cost Estimating
Construction cost estimating explores the application of
cost estimating principles and estimating within a project
management framework in conjunction with scope definition,
quality control, planning and scheduling, risk management and
loss prevention techniques, local conditions, information and
communication, and working relations with stakeholders. Using
a single building project, the course introduces the application
of basic quantity surveying and estimating principles using a
methodical approach with suggested check lists and techniques
for arriving at a reliable cost estimate including direct, indirect,
and contingency costs and profits. Student's estimating efforts
culminate with a competitive bid day scenario. Prerequisites:
T64-573 or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units.
T64 CNST 550D Heavy Civil Construction Management
This course provides a broad perspective of the means,
methods, and procedures associated with managing civil
engineering and heavy construction projects. Topics include
strategic bidding and estimating, heavy equipment, marine
construction heavy civil operations, and bridge building.
Integration of scheduling, estimating, and construction contracts
with a project-based approach. Prerequisites: graduate standing
and CNST 573 or permission of instructor.
Credit 3 units.
T64 CNST 572 Legal Aspects of Construction
A survey of the legal problems of the construction manager,
including but not limited to liability in the areas of contracts,
agency, torts, insurance, bad judgment, and oversight.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
T64 CNST 573 Fundamentals in Construction Management
In this course, students will be exposed to the overall
construction process, from initial concept through startup of
the completed facility. The focus is to provide familiarization
with the construction and contracting process and with potential
involvements by construction managers in the planning, design,
construction, and post-construction phases. Additional topics
are introduced to provide a foundation that will prepare students
for future construction management coursework. Case studies
and industry examples are used throughout the course to
authenticate the lectures and assignments. Prerequisite:
graduate standing.
Credit 3 units.
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T64 CNST 574C Construction Project Planning and
Scheduling
Project planning and scheduling process utilizing current
techniques including critical path analysis for effective and
logical scheduling of construction projects. Identification of
project activities and their relationships; schedule development,
analysis, and updating; relationship of project costs and
resources to the schedule; legal implications; effective
communication of schedule information; development of
procedures to monitor actual field progress; computer application
in project scheduling. Prerequisite: T64-573 or permission of
instructor
Credit 3 units.
T64 CNST 579 Advanced Construction Management
A comprehensive study of the operations encountered in the
management of a construction firm. Topics include estimating,
scheduling, forms of contracts, risk analysis and management,
extra work orders, claims and disputes, construction safety, and
contract close-out. Prerequisites: T64-573, T64-574, T64-523A,
and permission of program director.
Credit 3 units.
T64 CNST 580B Digital Construction Technology
This course focuses on BIM's philosophy of integration between
designers, construction professionals and owners, in order
to overcome both technological and implementation changes
using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Integrated
Project Delivery (IPD). VDC is a methodology that relies on a
multidisciplinary collaboration of the digital simulation of design
& construction. IPD, on the other hand, integrates people,
systems, business structures and practices into a process to
optimize efficiency and productivity. In this course, students
will learn about BIM's application by exploring 3D, 4D aspects
of BIM including geometry, spatial relationships, quantity take
off, estimation and scheduling. Along with that, students also
will learn about Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) systems that are integral
components of successful BIM projects.
Credit 3 units.
T64 CNST 581A MCM/MArch Capstone Project Phase I
This capstone course allows MCM/MArch joint degree program
students to apply constructability principles to their MArch
degree project (A46 616 ARCH) and to successfully demonstrate
how they have applied those principles. Constructability
principles include analysis of the construction methods and
procedures, project cost, time, value, quality, and safety. Phase
I is to be taken simultaneously with A46 616 ARCH Degree
Project. Phase I students will develop a constructability review,
analysis, and plan for their individual project. Prerequisites:
admission to the MCM/MArch joint degree program; CNST 573,
CNST 523A, and CNST 574C.
Credit 1 unit.
T64 CNST 581B MCM/MArch Capstone Project Phase II
This capstone course allows MCM/MArch joint degree program
students to apply constructability principles to their MArch
degree project (A46 ARCH 616) and to successfully demonstrate
how they have applied those principles. Constructability
principles include the analysis of construction methods and
procedures, project cost, time, value, quality, and safety. Phase
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II is to be taken after completing A46 ARCH 616. Phase II
students will execute the constructability plan developed in
Phase I and prepare and present the deliverables. Prerequisite:
CNST 581A.
Credit 2 units.
Health Care Operations
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for T71
HLTHCARE (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=T&dept=T71&crslvl=5:8).
T71 HLTHCARE 501 Introductory Overview of Operational
Excellence in Health Care
This introductory course is designed to prepare students for
the Master's of Healthcare Operational Excellence program.
Students will learn the fundamentals of operational excellence
principles and how the organizational complexities, regulatory
and economic framework, and nuances of healthcare impact
the ability to apply them. Students will research and explore
both healthcare and non-healthcare examples of performance
improvement and operational excellence efforts within different
organizations and from different stakeholder perspectives.
Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding
of how the various methods, both social and technical, can
play an integral role in achieving operational excellence, and
how to identify and mitigate challenges and barriers. Specific
methods will include facilitating teams, change management,
lean, six sigma, project management and the importance of
principle-based deployments rooted in changing behaviors
and transforming culture. By completing this introductory
overview course, students will understand the level of personal
transformation in mindset and skills that will be necessary in
order to successfully impact the changes needed for health care
operational excellence.
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 502 Facilitation Skills/Change Management
This course integrates strategy and organizational due diligence
with facilitation and change management strategies. By
examining the relationship between employees, teams, and
organizations, students will explore each level and practice
assessing and facilitating team processes to maximize
productivity and results for members and stakeholders. The
course addresses how to get things done when teams lack
leadership or authority. Supporting topics include how to build
teams, how to manage meetings, how to build relationships
beyond the team, and how to keep teams effective over their
life span. Students will learn processes of change and the
techniques of applying change to various types of organizations
while using useful design frameworks for facilitation.
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 503 Lean Healthcare Concepts, Tools and
Lean Management Systems
Students will learn and apply core Lean tools including Value
Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work,
JIT, Push/Pull, Error Proofing, and Daily Management. Critical
to applying Lean effectively, participants will also learn how
to plan and lead Rapid Improvement Events and other group
activities and tactics. This program has been adopted by BJC
executive leadership and is identified as a core competency for
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transformational efforts. Students will also learn the essential
elements of a Lean Management System and how to accomplish
sustainable results and the development of a continuous
improvement culture.
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 504 Six Sigma Concepts and Tools
This course is designed to teach the tools associated with the
five DMAIC phases: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and
Control. Some of the tools considered for inclusion are the
Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) matrix, Failure Modes Effectiveness
Analysis (FMEA), statistical analysis, contingency tables,
hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and
regression, ANOVA (analysis of variation), Pareto analysis,
Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems
Analysis (MSA), data collection, time studies, Root Cause
Analysis (RCA), fishbone diagramming, Cost of Poor Quality
(COPQ), SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customer)
diagrams, detailed process mapping, cause and effect tools, and
Design of Experiments (DOE).
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 505 Healthcare Financial Models
This course provides an overview of how healthcare financing
and reimbursement systems work in the United States. The
course focuses on the evolution of insurance, HMOs, and
managed care. Students learn how hospitals, outpatient centers,
clinicians, and other providers are reimbursed for the services.
Private and public reimbursement; state rate setting; risk
management; new models of reimbursement; the role of billing,
coding, and accounts receivable; and managed competition are
explained.
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 506 Innovation Science and Human
Centered Design/Human Factors
This course is intended to introduce the student to the concept
of "design thinking" as well as the process for innovating. It is
dependent on an individual's ability to observe what people
are actually doing and how they are doing it. It also requires
an iterative process for understanding, synthesizing, ideating,
prototyping, testing, and implementing. Emphasis will be placed
on how to build stakeholder/user personas and requirements as
well as how to map their emotional experiences with a process
that will gain more insights than a quantitative analysis alone
would provide. Healthcare needs a "human-centered" design
approach to navigate the blurring of lines between product
and service and between provider and patient. Designers of
processes, methods, and systems now must take the needs of
the entire world — including the environment — into account.
Human factors will need to be applied during the iterative
process to account for human factors and the parameters of
users and uses.
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 508 Capstone Seminar
This course integrates the learning from all disciplines and
subject matter presented in the Master's in Healthcare
Operational Excellence program to complete a comprehensive,
practical project in a healthcare-related organization. It will
include a summary of the key topics covered within the program
and how these apply to student's projects. The course will also
focus on leading organizational change and fostering a culture
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of continuous improvement in healthcare and related service
organizations into the future.
Credit 3 units.
T71 HLTHCARE 509 Capstone Project
The capstone project incorporates operational excellence
principles, the lean management system, rapid cycle
improvement methods, data analysis, change management,
facilitation, project management, and healthcare cultural issues
by integrating the lessons learned through the coursework to
demonstrate students' mastery of operational excellence in
healthcare. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to
deliver a final project that applies their cumulative coursework
within the context of real industry work.
Credit 3 units.
Information Management
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
T81 INFO (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=T&dept=T81&crslvl=5:8).
T81 INFO 506 Fundamentals of Information Technology
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive survey of
the information technology (IT) field. Today's enterprises rely
heavily on IT to generate value, efficiency, and effectiveness.
As such, organizational leaders must ensure that the enterprise
transforms to keep pace in the competitive environment.
Globalization, mergers and acquisitions, and the proliferation
of new business and operating models require management
to continuously reconsider technology infrastructures,
organizational structures, process re-engineering, outsourcing,
innovation, technology effectiveness, and the creation and
management of data and knowledge. Given these challenges
and opportunities, the IT professional has never been more
crucial to organizational success. In this context, students
will become familiar with core IT concepts, processes, and
technology and gain an increased understanding of the crucial
role of IT in the modern enterprise.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 517 Operational Excellence & Service Delivery
This course examines needed management skills and processes
for the efficient and effective functioning of IT infrastructure and
operational environments to deliver the right set of services
at the right quality and at the right costs for internal and
external users and customers. Specific emphasis is placed
on understanding the roles of IT operations, including system
administration, network administration, help desk services,
asset management, DevOps, and reporting. Students will
study the application of industry best practice frameworks
for the management of IT infrastructure, operations, and
development. Frameworks covered include the Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Control Objectives
for Information and Related Technology (COBIT). Through the
application of continuous service improvement, students will
understand the IT service life cycle and be able to assess the
effectiveness of processes and services.
Credit 3 units.
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T81 INFO 540 IT Architecture & Infrastructure
This course will demonstrate the importance of understanding
organizational strategies and goals and then designing and
deploying an information technology (IT) infrastructure that
supports those strategies and goals. The course will showcase
how fundamental IT building blocks are integrated in meaningful
ways in order to support IT services that drive core business
outcomes. Through a hands-on enterprise architecture design
project, students will learn to design IT infrastructure in a
rational, innovative, and cost-effective manner. We will cover
a range of enterprise architecture design considerations that
are commonly faced by organizations as they enhance their
services, launch new products, or expand to new markets.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 558 Applications of Deep Neural Networks
Deep learning is a group of exciting new technologies for
neural networks. Through a combination of advanced training
techniques and neural network architectural components, it
is now possible to create neural networks of much greater
complexity. Deep learning allows a neural network to learn
hierarchies of information in a way that is like the functioning
of the human brain. This course will introduce the student to
computer vision with Convolution Neural Networks (CNN),
time series analysis with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM),
classic neural network structures, and application to computer
security. High Performance Computing (HPC) aspects will
demonstrate how deep learning can be leveraged on both
graphical processing units (GPUs) and grids. The focus is
primarily on the application of deep learning to problems, with
some introductory mathematical foundations. Students will use
the Python programming language to implement deep learning
using Google TensorFlow and Keras. It is not necessary to know
Python prior to this course; however, familiarity with at least
one programming language is assumed. This course will be
delivered in a hybrid format that includes both classroom and
online instruction.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 563 IT Governance & Risk Management
Firms with superior information technology (IT) governance
that has been designed to support the organization's strategy
achieve better performance and higher profits than firms
with poor (or no) governance. Just as corporate governance
aims to ensure quality decisions about all corporate assets,
IT governance links IT decisions with company objectives
and monitors performance and accountability. This course
shows how the design and implementation of an IT governance
system can transform IT from an expense to a profitable
investment. Essential to IT governance is risk management. In
this regard, students will learn key aspects of managing risk,
including risk identification, risk quantification, risk monitoring,
risk control, and risk mitigation. Particular focus is placed on
project risk management and understanding the process of risk
identification, assessment, prevention, mitigation, and recovery
as well as the roles of IT governance, auditing, and control of the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 570 Leadership Seminar for Technology
Professionals
This seminar is designed to develop the leadership capacity
of professionals working in the information technology (IT)
and cybersecurity fields. Although domain expertise plays an
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important role in the success of a technology professional, it is
when this expertise is integrated with the ability to lead people
that transforms the merely competent into multidimensional
force multipliers for the organization. In this course, students will
participate in an immersive seminar-based learning experience
targeted toward professional and personal development on a
range of essential leadership skills. Students will benefit from
interaction with industry experts in the IT and cybersecurity
fields and receive coaching support to achieve professional
and personal goals. Each student will complete a series of
self-assessments and multi-rater assessments as well as a
personal leadership development plan to gain insight and build
competencies critical to effective leadership. Topics include
creating a shared vision, strategy development, building and
sustaining a healthy culture, essentials of finance and budgeting,
driving results, energizing people for performance, innovation,
emotional intelligence, navigating organizational politics,
managing up, negotiations, stress resilience, talent coaching and
development, effective communication, and time management.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 574 Foundations of Analytics
The steeply decreasing costs required to gather, store, and
process data have created a strong motivation for organizations
to move toward "data-driven" approaches to problem-solving.
As such, data analytics continues to grow rapidly in importance
across industry, government, and nonprofit organizations.
This course seeks to equip students with a wide range of data
analytics techniques that serve as the foundation for a broad
range of applications, including descriptive, inferential, predictive,
and prescriptive analytics. Students will learn the process of
building a data model as well as a variety of analytics techniques
and under what situations they are best employed. Through
lectures and practical exercises, students will become familiar
with the computational mathematics that underpin analytics; the
elements of statistical modeling and machine learning; model
interpretation and assessment; and structured and unstructured
data analysis. Students will also undertake a project to build an
analytical model using a "real-world" dataset.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 575 Enterprise Data Management
Organizations have begun generating, collecting, and
accumulating more data at a faster pace than ever before.
The advent of "Big Data" has proven to be both opportunity
and challenge for contemporary organizations who are awash
in — even drowning in — data but starved for knowledge.
Unfortunately, organizations have not developed comprehensive
enterprise data strategy and management (EDM) practices that
treat data as a strategic imperative. EDM is a comprehensive
approach to defining, governing, securing, and maintaining
the quality of all data involved in the business processes of an
organization. EDM enables data-driven applications and decision
making by establishing policies and ownership of key data types
and sources. The ultimate goal is to create a strategic context
for the technology underpinnings of data life cycle management
and to ensure good stewardship of an organization's data.
This course will cover the critical components of building
an enterprise data strategy, including but not limited to data
strategy, data governance, data security, data architecture, data
quality, data ownership, and metadata management.
Credit 3 units.
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T81 INFO 576 Analytics Applications
This course builds on the content taught in Enterprise Data
Management and Foundations of Data Analytics. It focuses
on the strategic, operational, tactical and practical use of data
analytics to inform decisions within an organization across a
range of industry and government sectors as well as within
organizational functions. Students will be introduced to specific
analytics techniques that are used currently by practitioners
in areas of diagnostic, descriptive, predictive and prescriptive
analytics. Students will learn the critical phases of analytics
including data preparation, model development, evaluation,
validation, selection and deployment. In so doing, students will
learn to apply data analytics in order to optimize organizational
processes, improve performance, and inform decision-making.
Credit 3 units.
T81 INFO 585 Capstone
This capstone course is the culmination of the Masters of
Information Systems Management program. The capstone
project provides the opportunity for students to employ the
knowledge and skills they have gained from their course work
in a rigorous and systematic manner. Projects are sponsored by
external corporate, government, and non-profit organizations,
and they provide the opportunity for students to deliver
meaningful research and recommendations for "real-world" IT
challenges and problems.
Credit 3 units.
Cybersecurity Management
Visit online course listings to view semester offerings for
T83 CYBER (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?
sch=T&dept=T83).
T83 CYBER 559 Introduction to Cybersecurity
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the cybersecurity
field. It covers a broad range of cybersecurity terms, definitions,
historical perspectives, concepts, processes, technologies, and
trends, with a focus on managing risk and the employment of
cybersecurity as an organizational enabler.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 560 Cybersecurity Technical Fundamentals
This course presents a comprehensive survey of cybersecurity
technology, including basic theory and concepts. Students will
gain hands-on familiarity with cybersecurity technology through
lab exercises, in-class studios, and scenarios. Topics covered
include security considerations surrounding operating systems,
the web, email, databases, wireless technology, the cloud,
and the "internet of things." Also addressed are cryptography,
secure software design, physical security, and human factors in
cybersecurity.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 561 Oversight for Excellence: Cybersecurity
Management and Governance
This course takes a comprehensive approach to the
management of the organizational cybersecurity function. It also
explores the principles of information technology governance.
Coursework provides a deeper understanding of best practices
for managing cybersecurity processes and meeting the multiple
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needs of enterprise management by balancing the void between
business risks, technical issues, control needs, and reporting
metrics. Toward this end, the course addresses a range of topics
necessary for success, including the elements of and the ways
to establish a governance program, cybersecurity management
frameworks, developing and implementing a cybersecurity
strategy, deploying cybersecurity policy and controls, ensuring
standards and regulatory compliance, functional and budgetary
advocacy, interfacing with the C-suite and board, and talent
acquisition and development.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 562 Efficient and Effective Cybersecurity
Operations
In this course, students will gain understanding of what it
takes to manage the people, processes, and technology
needed for effective and efficient day-to-day cybersecurity
operations. Using the Cybersecurity Operations Center
(CSOC) as the fundamental exemplar, students will learn the
functions and processes that comprise a typical CSOC, with
an underlying focus on continually optimizing operations for
agility and performance. Options for structuring the CSOC will
be examined along with core CSOC functions and processes,
such as threat intelligence; monitoring, detection, and threat
assessment; vulnerability management; incident response;
prevention, including awareness training; partner and third-party
coordination; analytics, metrics, and reporting; training; and
CSOC technologies and instrumentation.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 563 Enterprise Network Security
This course presents a detailed and comprehensive study of
the architecture and defensive approaches to protect enterprise
network environments against cyber threats. Students will gain
practical experience in secure network architectures and design
approaches. Using a building-block approach to case studies
and design exercises, the course will establish the value of
applied foundational security frameworks and system models.
Specific topics include defensive network design, advanced
treatment of appropriate security implementation tools and
techniques, boundary defense, secure wireless and mobility
solutions, remote and business partner access, and third-party
and vendor interactions to ensure appropriate enterprise network
solutions are implemented.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 564 Access Control and Identity Management
Business advancements due to technologies such as the cloud,
mobility, and the need to access information from anywhere
using any device have made identity management and access
control a critical component of cybersecurity. In this course,
students will gain an understanding of organizational and
technical identity management and access control frameworks.
They will also learn central concepts such as least-privileged
access, authentication, and authorization, which protect
applications and systems from unapproved access. Topics
covered include single sign-on, privileged account management,
provisioning, role management, and directory services. Students
will complete a "real-world" identity management and access
control business case to identify risks and controls and to create
a strategy and roadmap to address challenges and propose
solutions.
Credit 3 units.
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T83 CYBER 565 Cybersecurity Analytics
This course provides an introduction to the use of data analytics
in support of an organization's cybersecurity function. The
course is designed to increase student understanding of how
data analytics can be used to manage security and be used
in support of risk-based assessment and decision making.
Students who complete this course successfully will be able to
apply data analytics techniques and tools to help organizations
discover anomalies pertaining to cyber threats; to implement,
assess, and monitor basic security functions; to respond
to emerging threats or prioritized requests as defined by
organizational stakeholders; to depict cybersecurity risk posture
within the context of compliance and regulatory requirements;
and to construct a comprehensive cybersecurity analytics
framework.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 566 Cybersecurity Risk Management
In this course, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the
challenges faced by enterprises when addressing cybersecurity
risks. The course will cover the evolution of cyber threats,
including attacker methods and their targets across different
industries. Students will be able to understand the differences
between enterprise, operational, and cybersecurity risk
management and the role that each plays (or should play) in
managing risks to an organization. Students will gain technical
understanding of industry-leading frameworks (i.e., COSO, ISO,
NIST, and FAIR) and become conversant with their strengths
and weaknesses as well as with the applicability and practicality
of their implementation.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack
Fundamentals
This course is designed to provide an introductory understanding
of how offensive security techniques practically operate. During
this course, students will use hacking techniques to compromise
systems, collect data, and perform other tasks that fall under the
generally understood use of the term hacker. These techniques
will be related to risk-based defensive security practices, with
a view toward enhancing the student's understanding of what
it takes to be a successful "defender." By the conclusion of the
course, students will have a baseline technical understanding
of hacking techniques; they will have executed offensive
security operations, and they will have increased their technical
understanding of what it takes to deal with cyber threats.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 568 Emerging Issues and Technology in
Cybersecurity
Each new technology advancement brings with it promises
and challenges. Will it be used for good, or will it lead to
disaster? This course examines contemporary and near-
future cybersecurity threats and the potential security impact
of new technologies. Topics include new forms of computing
and communications and their implications for cybersecurity
practitioners as well as incipient threat vectors. Historical security
incidents will also be used to provide context and insight into the
relationship of technology and security. Throughout the course,
students will be challenged to develop strategies and responses
to deal with emerging technologies and threats in the ever-
evolving cybersecurity domain.
Credit 3 units.
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T83 CYBER 569 Incident Response and Business Continuity
This course focuses on the end-to-end processes and methods
used to deal with cybersecurity incidents. Using recent examples
of cyber breaches and incidents, students explore how chief
information security officers react and respond to cyber breaches
and incidents and learn best practices in doing so. Topics
includes developing an incident response plan; organizing
an incident response team; leveraging cyber intelligence
and external partners to aid in response; handling public and
private communications about the incident; and post-breach
restoration. Particular attention will be paid to establishing a
strong understanding of cybersecurity indicators and motives for
espionage activities from both an external and rogue insider's
perspective. Students will learn about host-based and network
incident response tools and digital forensic tools, including
techniques and tactics for their effective use. This section of
the course includes key "hands-on" activities that are typically
used during post-breach analysis and investigations, such
as the forensic analysis of network storage, hard drives, and
memory. Students will also become familiar with post-breach
report construction and examine the proper drafting and use of
such reports for submission to legal counsel, the courts, and
organizational leaders.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 570 Malware Analysis and Penetration Testing
This course explores malware analysis and penetration testing
methods, techniques, and tools. Students explore both static
and dynamic malware analysis for hosts and networks and for
a variety of executable formats, operating systems internals,
and application programming interfaces. Methods to address
anti-analysis techniques are addressed. As a close companion
to malware analysis, the course covers the fundamentals of
penetration testing, including planning, scoping and recon,
scanning, target exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting.
Upon completing this course, students will be equipped with
fundamental skills needed to analyze malware and to understand
and apply the core concepts of penetration testing.
Credit 3 units.
T83 CYBER 587 Cloud Security
Today's organizations are more and more focused on delivering
faster results and better products and services and doing this
securely via an ever-evolving technological landscape. As a
key component of the competitive landscape, cloud-based
technologies have enabled critical capabilities, functionality,
and innovations necessary to transform the way organizations
survive and thrive in the competitive environment. As such, "the
cloud" requires cybersecurity practitioners to think differently
about managing risk, producing resilient solutions, and dealing
with third-party providers. In this course, students will learn best
practices for cloud security, including methods for architecting
and applying security-related features in a cloud platform.
Through case studies, standards, best practices, and studio
exercises, students will develop the necessary skills to identify
the security challenges of a cloud environment in support of the
ongoing operations of the enterprise.
Credit 3 units.
Construction Management
The Master of Construction Management/Master of Architecture
(MCM/MArch) dual-degree program prepares architectural
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students for the diverse roles within today's multidisciplinary ETEM 507 Financial Principles of the Company 3
design/construction process. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual CNST 572 Legal Aspects of Construction 3
Arts architecture students can earn an MArch degree and an
CNST 573 Fundamentals in Construction 3
MCM degree in considerably less time than one would need to
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pursue each degree separately.
CNST 574C Construction Project Planning and 3
The Master of Construction Management is a 30-unit program Scheduling
designed for working professionals. Students will be prepared for CNST 581A MCM/MArch Capstone Project Phase 1
every aspect of leading a construction project or organization. I
Created for any professional of the built environment, our
CNST 581B MCM/MArch Capstone Project Phase 2
curriculum incorporates traditional themes like cost, time, risk
II
and quality management with multidisciplinary topics such
as business, finance, ethics and law. Lecture and lab-based Elective: Choose 3 units
education provides students with an environment for practical CNST 550D Heavy Civil Construction Management 3
application utilizing best practices that address current issues INFO 506 Fundamentals of Information 3
and developments in the industry. A 15-unit graduate certificate Technology
is also offered and can be transferred into the degree at any INFO 575 Enterprise Data Management 3
time.
PRJM 526 The Art & Science of Risk 3
1. Graduate Certificate (15 units, 10-15 months to complete) Management
2. Part-time Master's Degree (30 units, 2.5 years+ to complete) PRJM 524 Hands-On With Traditional Project 3
Management
Contact: Kim Simpson
CYBER 559 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3
Phone: 314-935-2594
CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack 3
Website: https://sever.wustl.edu/
Fundamentals
degreeprograms/construction-
CNST 580B Digital Construction Technology 3
management
ETEM 510 Understanding Emerging & Disruptive 3
Faculty Technologies

Program Director Master of Construction

Steve Bannes Management
Director of Graduate Studies, Construction Management
Total units required: 30
Instructor
MS, Southwest Baptist University In order to earn the degree/certificate, a student must have a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.70 over all courses applied toward
For a list of our program faculty (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty),
the degree/certificate.
please visit our website.
Code Title Units
Requirements Required: 18 units
Master of Construction CNST 523A Construction Cost Estimating (*) 3

Management/Master of ETEM 507 Financial Principles of the Company 3

(*)
Architecture (Dual Degree CNST 572 Legal Aspects of Construction (*) 3
Program) CNST 573 Fundamentals in Construction 3
Total units required: 30 (21 McKelvey School of Engineering Management (*)
units and 9 units of A46 Architecture courses) CNST 574C Construction Project Planning and 3
Scheduling (*)
In order to earn the degree, a student must have a cumulative
grade-point average of at least 2.70 over all courses applied CNST 579 Advanced Construction Management 3
toward the degree. Electives: Choose 12 units
Technology Concentration (Choose 12 units)
Code Title Units
CNST 580B Digital Construction Technology 3
Required: 18 units
ARCH 436B BIM in Practice 3
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ARCH 462H Information Modeling for Sustainable 3 Contact: Kim Simpson

Design Phone: 314-935-2594
ETEM 510 Understanding Emerging & Disruptive 3 Website: https://sever.wustl.edu/
Technologies degreeprograms/cyber-security-
INFO 506 Fundamentals of Information 3 management
Technology
INFO 575 Enterprise Data Management 3 Faculty
CYBER 559 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 Program Director
CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack 3
Joe Scherrer
Fundamentals
Director of Graduate Studies, Cybersecurity Management and
Project Management Concentration (Choose 12 units) Information Systems Management
CNST 550D Heavy Civil Construction Management 3 MS, Boston University
PRJM 526 The Art & Science of Risk 3
For a list of our program faculty (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty),
Management
please visit our website.
PRJM 524 Hands-On With Traditional Project 3
Management Requirements
ARCH 447A Structures I 3
ARCH 448A Structures II 3
Master of Cybersecurity
Leadership Concentration (Choose 12 units)
Management
PRJM 582 Developing Leadership for 3 Total units required: 30
Professionals
In order to earn the degree/certificate, a student must have a
PRJM 585 Group Dynamics in Project Team 3 cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.70 over all courses
Performance applied toward the degree/certificate.
PRJM 584 Communication Excellence for 3
Code Title Units
Influential Leadership
Required Courses: Choose 21 units
PRJM 583 Human Performance in the 3
Organization CYBER 560 Cybersecurity Technical 3
Fundamentals (*)
(*) Courses required to earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in
CYBER 561 Oversight for Excellence: 3
Construction Management.
Cybersecurity Management and
Governance (*)
Cybersecurity Management CYBER 562 Efficient and Effective Cybersecurity 3
Securing an organization's data requires a combination of Operations (*)
technical skills, innovative concepts and managerial acumen. CYBER 566 Cybersecurity Risk Management (*) 3
The Master of Cybersecurity Management at Washington
CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack 3
University is a 30-unit part-time program designed for working
Fundamentals (*)
professionals. This program was developed with one critical
goal: to educate professionals about how to manage the people INFO 570 Leadership Seminar for Technology 3
and resources required to perform these tasks and to lead the Professionals
cybersecurity functions of various organizations. CYBER 587 Cloud Security 3
Cybersecurity Emphasis: Choose 9 units
The curriculum provides students with the knowledge needed
to protect from, defend against, respond to and recover after CYBER 563 Enterprise Network Security 3
cyber threats. Graduates of this program will be equipped to CYBER 564 Access Control and Identity 3
design, engineer and assess global cybersecurity problems while Management
maintaining the vision and strategy of the enterprise. CYBER 565 Cybersecurity Analytics 3
1. Graduate Certificate (15 units, 10-15 months to complete) CYBER 568 Emerging Issues and Technology in 3
2. Part-time Master's Degree (30 units, 2.5 years+ to complete) Cybersecurity
CYBER 569 Incident Response and Business 3
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CYBER 570 Malware Analysis and Penetration 3 Requirements

Testing
Cybersecurity Design & Engineering Emphasis Master of Engineering
Elective Courses: Choose 9 units Management
CSE 571S Network Security 3
Total units required: 30
CSE 523S Systems Security 3
CSE 422S Operating Systems Organization 3 In order to earn the degree, a student must have a cumulative
grade-point average of at least 2.70 over all courses applied
CSE 469S Security of the Internet of Things and 3
toward the degree.
Embedded System Security
CSE 433S Introduction to Computer Security 3 Code Title Units
Bridge Course: 3 units** Required Courses: 21 units
CYBER 559 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 ETEM 504 Engineering Management & Financial 3
Intelligence (*)
(*) Courses required to earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in
ETEM 505 Decision-Making & Optimization (*) 3
Cybersecurity Management.
ETEM 506 Technology Strategy & Marketing (*) 3
(**) The bridge course is offered for students with limited to no
ETEM 507 Financial Principles of the Company 3
cybersecurity background. The successfully completed course
(*)
will count toward the 9 required elective units.
ETEM 510 Understanding Emerging & Disruptive 3
Engineering Management Technologies (*)
PRJM 523 Project Planning Methodologies 3
The newly revised Master of Engineering Management program
PRJM 583 Human Performance in the 3
bridges the gap between technology and business by providing
Organization
students with the technical expertise and leadership skills
needed to advance their careers. The 30-unit Master of Data Analytics Emphasis: Choose 9 units
Engineering Management is available for full-time or part-time INFO 506 Fundamentals of Information 3
students. Technology
INFO 574 Foundations of Analytics 3
This program brings together Washington University faculty and
industry-leading experts to help students learn to strategize, INFO 575 Enterprise Data Management 3
lead, make informed decisions and manage financials. INFO 576 Analytics Applications 3
Courses prepare individuals to utilize common management Technology Emphasis: Choose 9 units
tactics across all of the engineering disciplines. Students can CYBER 559 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3
choose from concentrations in cybersecurity, data analytics, or
CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack 3
leadership and organizational behavior.
Fundamentals
Contact: Kim Simpson CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science 3
Phone: 314-935-2594 CSE 502N Data Structures and Algorithms 3
Website: https://sever.wustl.edu/ Organizational Development & Management
degreeprograms/engineering- Emphasis: Choose 9 units
management PRJM 582 Developing Leadership for 3
Professionals
Faculty PRJM 585 Group Dynamics in Project Team 3
Program Director Performance
PRJM 584 Communication Excellence for 3
Peggy Kepuraitis Matson (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty/
Influential Leadership
Pages/Peggy-Kepuraitis-Matson.aspx)
Director of Graduate Studies, Engineering Management and Project Management & Operational Excellence
Project Management Emphasis: Choose 9 units
MBA, University of Chicago PRJM 524 Hands-On With Traditional Project 3
MSEECS, University of Chicago Management

For a list of our program faculty (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty), PRJM 525 Project Management the Agile Way 3
please visit our website. PRJM 526 The Art & Science of Risk 3
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PRJM 527 Strategies of Projects, Programs & 3 Faculty

Portfolios
HLTHCARE 502 Facilitation Skills/Change 3 Program Director
Management Leroy Love (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Leroy-
HLTHCARE 503 Lean Healthcare Concepts, Tools and 3 Love.aspx)
Lean Management Systems Director of Graduate Studies in Health Care Operational
HLTHCARE 504 Six Sigma Concepts and Tools 3 Excellence
CNST 572 Legal Aspects of Construction 3 MS, Missouri University of Science & Technology
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia
CNST 573 Fundamentals in Construction 3
Management For a list of our program faculty (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty),
CNST 523A Construction Cost Estimating 3 please visit our website.

(*) Courses required to earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in Requirements

Engineering Management.
Master of Health Care Operational
Health Care Operational Excellence
Excellence Total units required: 30
The quality and efficiency of health care systems are of In order to earn the degree, a student must have a cumulative
increasing importance at every level and in every dimension grade-point average of at least 2.70 over all courses applied
of society. The 30-unit Master of Health Care Operational toward the degree.
Excellence is designed to prepare students to create, lead and
Required courses: 30 units
manage the continuous improvement of processes in clinical
operations. The 15-unit Graduate Certificate allows students to Code Title Units
take the courses that make up the core curriculum of the degree HLTHCARE 501 Introductory Overview of Operational 3
program and to then apply those credits toward the degree at a Excellence in Health Care (*)
future date.
HLTHCARE 502 Facilitation Skills/Change 3
This program is designed to create thought leaders in continuous Management (*)
improvement, employee engagement, value-stream mapping HLTHCARE 503 Lean Healthcare Concepts, Tools and 3
and operational excellence. Because it is focused on continuous Lean Management Systems (*)
improvement methodologies, the curriculum offered by this
HLTHCARE 504 Six Sigma Concepts and Tools (*) 3
degree program prepares leaders in service, health care and
PRJM 523 Project Planning Methodologies (*) 3
other operational environments to utilize a tool set that allows
them to eliminate waste, innovate, and improve patient and HLTHCARE 505 Healthcare Financial Models 3
employee experiences in St. Louis and around the globe. HLTHCARE 506 Innovation Science and Human 3
Centered Design/Human Factors
1. Graduate Certificate (15 units, 10-15 months to complete)
HLTHCARE 508 Capstone Seminar 3
2. Part-time Master's Degree (30 units, three years to
complete) HLTHCARE 509 Capstone Project 3
Electives (Choose 3 units)
Contact: Kim Simpson
PRJM 526 The Art & Science of Risk 3
Phone: 314-935-2594 Management
Website: https://sever.wustl.edu/
degreeprograms/healthcare- Electives: 3 units
operational-excellence (*) Courses required to earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in
Health Care Operational Excellence.

Information Systems
Management
Building on more than 30 years of innovative graduate education
and professional development programs in information
technology, the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington
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Systems Management. This new program combines the best of INFO 585 Capstone 3
two very successful programs that have attracted students from Cybersecurity Emphasis: Choose 12 units
across the world: the Master of Information Systems and the
CYBER 560 Cybersecurity Technical 3
Master of Information Management.
Fundamentals
This integrated program is a key component of Washington CYBER 561 Oversight for Excellence: 3
University's strategy to prepare the next generation of Cybersecurity Management and
technology leaders. Offered through the Sever Institute, Governance
the 30-unit Master of Information Systems Management CYBER 562 Efficient and Effective Cybersecurity 3
brings together candidates with interests and backgrounds Operations
in technology and management into a blend of outstanding
CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack 3
courses led by Washington University faculty and industry
Fundamentals
leaders in information, systems, management and leadership.
Students may pursue the program full-time or part-time. A 15- Management Emphasis: Choose 12 units
unit Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management is PRJM 582 Developing Leadership for 3
also offered and can be transferred into the degree program at Professionals
any time. PRJM 583 Human Performance in the 3
Organization
Contact: Kim Simpson
PRJM 584 Communication Excellence for 3
Phone: 314-935-2594
Influential Leadership
Website: https://sever.wustl.edu/
ETEM 507 Financial Principles of the Company 3
degreeprograms/information-systems-
management Applied Data Analytics Emphasis: Choose 12 units
INFO 558 Applications of Deep Neural Networks 3
Faculty INFO 574 Foundations of Analytics 3

Program Director INFO 576 Analytics Applications 3

Mathematical Data Analytics Emphasis: Choose 12
Joe Scherrer (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty/Pages/Joe-
units
Scherrer.aspx)
Math 494 Mathematical Statistics 3
Director of Graduate Studies, Cybersecurity Management and
Information Systems Management ESE 415 Optimization 3
MS, Boston University CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3

For a list of our program faculty (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty), CSE 514A Data Mining 3
please visit our website. CSE 517A Machine Learning 3
AI & Machine Learning Emphasis: Choose 12 units
Requirements CSE 511A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
Master of Information Systems CSE 514A Data Mining 3

Management CSE 517A Machine Learning 3

CSE 519T Advanced Machine Learning 3
Total units required: 30
Bridge Course: 3 units
In order to earn the degree/certificate, a student must have a INFO 506 Fundamentals of Information 3
cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.70 over all courses Technology
applied toward the degree/certificate.
(*) Courses required to earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in
Code Title Units Information Systems Management.
Required Courses: 18 units
INFO 517 Operational Excellence & Service 3 Project Management
Delivery (*) Successful project managers are capable of consistently
INFO 540 IT Architecture & Infrastructure (*) 3 executing complex projects on time and on budget. There are
INFO 563 IT Governance & Risk Management 3 key components that make this possible, such as the ability to
(*) motivate and lead a team, formulate effective plans, understand
INFO 575 Enterprise Data Management (*) 3 risk, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
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The curriculum of this program was designed to teach the INFO 576 Analytics Applications 3
execution of mission-critical projects and to help students Technology Emphasis: choose 9 units
conquer the three project environments of people, processes
ETEM 510 Understanding Emerging & Disruptive 3
and strategies. The 30-unit Master of Project Management is
Technologies
offered in a part-time evening format for working professionals.
CYBER 559 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3
A 15-unit Graduate Certificate in Project Management is also
offered and can be transferred into the degree at any time. CYBER 567 The Hacker Mindset: Cyber Attack 3
Fundamentals
Contact: Kim Simpson
CSE 501N Introduction to Computer Science 3
Phone: 314-935-2594
CSE 502N Data Structures and Algorithms 3
Website: https://sever.wustl.edu/
Organizational Development & Management
degreeprograms/project-management
Emphasis: choose 9 units
Faculty PRJM 582 Developing Leadership for 3
Professionals
Program Director PRJM 585 Group Dynamics in Project Team 3
Peggy Kepuraitis Matson (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty/ Performance
Pages/Peggy-Kepuraitis-Matson.aspx) ETEM 504 Engineering Management & Financial 3
Director of Graduate Studies, Engineering Management and Intelligence
Project Management ETEM 506 Technology Strategy & Marketing 3
MBA, University of Chicago Operational Excellence Emphasis: choose 9 units
MSEECS, University of Chicago
HLTHCARE 502 Facilitation Skills/Change 3
For a list of our program faculty (https://sever.wustl.edu/faculty), Management
please visit our website. HLTHCARE 503 Lean Healthcare Concepts, Tools and 3
Lean Management Systems
Requirements
HLTHCARE 504 Six Sigma Concepts and Tools 3
Master of Project Management CNST 572 Legal Aspects of Construction 3

Total units required: 30 CNST 573 Fundamentals in Construction 3

Management
In order to earn the degree/certificate, a student must have a
CNST 523A Construction Cost Estimating 3
cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.70 over all courses
applied toward the degree/certificate. (*) Courses required to earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in
Project Management.
Code Title Units
Required Courses: 21 units Degrees Offered
PRJM 523 Project Planning Methodologies (*) 3
Aerospace Engineering (MS, DSc, PhD) (p. 74)
PRJM 524 Hands-On With Traditional Project 3
Management (*) Biomedical Engineering (MS, PhD) (p. 16)
PRJM 525 Project Management the Agile Way (*) 3 Biomedical Innovation (MEng) (p. 16)
PRJM 526 The Art & Science of Risk 3 Computational & Data Sciences (PhD) (p. 25)
Management (*)
Computer Engineering (MS, PhD) (p. 29)
PRJM 527 Strategies of Projects, Programs & 3
Portfolios (*) Computer Science (MEng, MS, PhD) (p. 29)
PRJM 583 Human Performance in the 3 Construction Management (Master, Certificate) (p. 93)
Organization
Control Engineering (Master) (p. 42)
PRJM 584 Communication Excellence for 3
Influential Leadership Cybersecurity Engineering (MS) (p. 40)
Data Analytics Emphasis: choose 9 units Cybersecurity Management (Master, Certificate) (p. 95)
INFO 506 Fundamentals of Information 3
Data Mining and Machine Learning (Certificate) (p. 42)
Technology
INFO 574 Foundations of Analytics 3 Electrical Engineering (MS, DSc, PhD) (p. 42)
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Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MEng, MS,
PhD) (p. 56)
Engineering Data Analytics and Statistics (MS) (p. 42)
Engineering Management (Master) (p. 96)
Health Care Operational Excellence (Master) (p. 97)
Imaging Science & Engineering (Certificate) (p. 42)
Imaging Science (Interdisciplinary PhD) (p. 63)
Information Systems Management (Master, Certificate)
(p. 97)
Materials Science & Engineering (p. 74) (MS, DSc (p. 74),
PhD (p. 68))
Mechanical Engineering (MEng, MS, DSc, PhD) (p. 74)
Medical Physics (Post-PhD Certificate) (p. 16)
Project Management (Master, Certificate) (p. 98)
Robotics (MEng) (p. 42)
Systems Science & Mathematics (MS, DSc, PhD) (p. 42)
Administration
Dean's Office
314-935-6350
Department of Biomedical Engineering
314-935-6164
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
314-935-6160
Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering
314-935-5565
Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering
314-935-6070
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
314-935-6047
Engineering Information Technology
314-935-5097
Engineering Undergraduate Student Services
314-935-6100
Engineering Graduate Student Services
314-935-5830
Sever Institute
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Admission Procedures
Eligibility
Washington University encourages and gives full consideration
to all applicants for admission and financial aid, without regard to
race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic
information.
McKelvey School of Engineering is strongly interested in
recruiting, enrolling, retaining and graduating students from
diverse backgrounds. Applications for admission by students
from diverse backgrounds to any of our degree programs are
encouraged and welcomed. To the greatest extent possible,
students with disabilities are integrated into the student
population as equal members.
To be considered for admission into a graduate degree program,
applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution prior to starting the graduate program. Most of the
engineering degree programs require a previous degree in
science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Current engineering graduate students who wish to be admitted
into another engineering graduate program must be admitted
at least one semester prior to their anticipated graduation
semester.
Students may be admitted to study for the PhD degree directly
from baccalaureate study or after undertaking other graduate or
professional education, whether at Washington University or at
another accredited institution.
Application Process
Degree programs set their own application deadlines, which
must be no later than January 15 for doctoral programs. Master’s
program deadlines are later; applicants should check deadlines
(https://engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-students/graduate-
admissions/Pages/application-process.aspx) through the
McKelvey School of Engineering. It is generally advantageous to
the applicant to complete the application well in advance of the
deadline.
The application (https://engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-
students/graduate-admissions/Pages/default.aspx) is available
online through the School of Engineering website. Applications
are ready for final consideration after the required items from the
application checklist have been submitted.
All applicants for full-time graduate programs are required to
submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores at the time
of application, with the exception of the Master of Engineering
degree in the Biomedical Innovation program in Biomedical
Engineering. Official test scores are required at the time of
application.
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Admission and financial aid awards are for a specific academic
year; students who do not matriculate that year must normally
reapply. Admitted students can request a deferral of admission
for up to one year, but such special requests require approval
both of the admitting program and the admissions office.
Applicants to whom admission is not offered may reapply to a
future semester.
Admission of International
Students
International students considering application to Washington
University for graduate study should have a general familiarity
with academic practices and university customs in the United
States. All international students are required to present
evidence of their ability to support themselves financially
during graduate study. International students whose native
language is not English must submit score reports from the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The test should
be taken in time for results to reach Washington University
directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) before the
application deadline. Official test scores are required at the time
of application.
The TOEFL requirement may be waived during the application
process with a minimum of three years of documented study at a
U.S. institution or an institution in a country where English is the
primary language spoken.
Students Not Candidate for
Degree (SNCD)
SNCD admission may be granted to qualified students who
hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, who wish to enroll
in graduate courses on a non-degree basis, and who receive
approval from a degree program. Examples include students
in good standing at other graduate schools and students who
wish to test their capabilities in a graduate setting. Students in
this category may take a maximum of 9 units, and they may
later apply to a degree program and transfer these units to meet
degree requirements. SNCD students are not eligible for Title IV
Federal Funding.
Academic Policies
The policies below are relevant for DSc and master's students
in the McKelvey School of Engineering. To view policies for
PhD students, please refer to the Academic Information (http://
bulletin.wustl.edu/grad/gsas/phd/academic) section of the
Graduate School Bulletin.
Courses
To count toward a graduate degree, courses must be offered at
the graduate level, taken for a grade, and approved in advance
by the student's adviser and program as eligible to count toward
the student's degree. Depending on the program, graduate-level
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work begins with courses numbered at the 400 or 500 level.
Audited courses and courses taken on a pass/fail basis cannot
be counted toward the degree. Students should consult their
advisers regarding these options.
International students who are required to submit a TOEFL
or IELTS score and who have not studied previously for a
minimum of three years in a U.S. school will be required to
take an Engineering Communication Tools course during their
first semester. This course does not count toward degree
requirements and does not require any additional tuition; it is
graded on a pass/fail basis, so it is not factored into the grade-
point average.
Course Load
The normal load for full-time graduate students is 9 to 12 units
per semester. The course selection and load must be worked out
with and approved by the student's adviser. Graduate students
with research and assistantship duties will typically enroll for
course loads commensurate with the requirements of these
duties. The course load will be determined after consultation with
the student's adviser and the person supervising the student's
duties as a research assistant or assistant in instruction.
Students otherwise employed full- or part-time, on or off campus,
will determine a satisfactory reduced course load with their
advisers. International students on student visas are required to
maintain full-time enrollment status.
Registration
WUSTL Key
Students will use their WUSTL Key login credentials for many
important Washington University websites, including WebSTAC
(for registration), to access email, Habif Health and Wellness
Center, and Student Financial Services.
• WUSTL Key activation information is emailed to newly
admitted students by the Office of the University Registrar.
WUSTL Key activation emails are delivered to the email
address provided on the graduate application.
• If a student does not receive their WUSTL Key activation
email, they should email the Office of the University
Registrar (registrarwustlkey@email.wustl.edu) or call
314-935-5959.
• If a student has already created their WUSTL Key but
has forgotten it, they can retrieve their login ID and/or
password by going to the WUSTL Key website (http://
wustlkey.wustl.edu) or from the WebSTAC login screen
and most other login screens where their WUSTL Key is
accepted.
• Students should log into WebSTAC (https://
webstac.wustl.edu) to ensure their access.
All graduate students in Engineering must register each fall and
spring semester until all degree requirements are complete.
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All registrations require online approval by the student's faculty
adviser. Students may register in one of three categories:
• Active Status: A graduate student is viewed as having
an active full-time status if enrolled in 9 or more units or
an active part-time status if enrolled in fewer than 9 units.
Graduate students must be authorized by their adviser prior
to registration. International master's students on F1 and J1
visas are required to take a minimum of 9 units per semester
except during their final semester. In order to have part-
time status during their final semester, international master's
students must complete a Reduced Course Load form,
which is available from the Office of International Students
and Scholars (OISS).
• Continuing Student Status: The Continuing Student Status
course option may be used when graduate students are
approved to register for fewer than 9 units but still need to
maintain their full-time status. When students are registered
for the Master's Continuing Student Status (883) course or
the Doctoral Continuing Student Status (884) course, they
will still be viewed as having a full-time status, even if they
are taking fewer than 9 units. Both placeholder courses
are 0-unit audit courses with no tuition charges associated
with them for engineering students; however, students may
be charged health insurance and/or student activity fees
associated with full-time status. The Txx or Exx 883 and
Exx 884 course options are contingent upon adviser and
departmental approval. Note: The 883 status is not available
for master's students on F1 and J1 visas; domestic master's
students may register under the 883 status only during their
final semester and with departmental approval. The 884
course is for DSc students only. Engineering PhD students
will register for the LGS 9000 Full-Time Graduate Research/
Study placeholder course to maintain full-time status.
• Nonresident or Inactive Status: Graduate students who
do not need to maintain full-time status and who do not
need to register for any course or research units during
a given semester should, with departmental and adviser
approval, register under the Nonresident/Inactive Status
placeholder course option. Graduate students on an official
leave of absence should also register under this status but,
again, only with adviser and departmental approval. (Note:
PhD students in this situation must use Leave of Absence
forms or other forms provided by the Graduate School.)
A DSc student wishing to register under the Nonresident/
Inactive Status should register using the Exx 886 course
number. A master's student should register for this status
using the Txx or Exx 885 course number. Both placeholder
courses are 0-unit audit courses with no tuition charges
associated with them for engineering students. Students
registered this way are not viewed as full-time and will
not automatically have university health insurance fees or
coverage. This registration does not defer student loans,
and it does not serve as a legal status for international
students. The nonresident/inactive status will ensure that
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the student's major program will remain open. This option is
not available to international students (due to F1 and J1 visa
requirements), unless approved by the OISS. A nonresident/
inactive status is allowed only for a few semesters, at
the department's discretion. Any student contemplating a
nonresident/inactive status must remember to be aware
of the residency requirements and the total time limitation
required for degree completion.
Graduate Student Reinstatement: Graduate students who do
not register in one of the above categories will have to apply
for reinstatement if they wish to re-enroll at a future time. For
reinstatement information, master's and DSc students should
contact Graduate Student Services at 314-935-5830, and PhD
students should contact the Graduate School at 314-935-6880.
Students seeking reinstatement may be required to pay a
reinstatement fee, take special reinstatement examinations,
and repeat previous work if their previous work fails to meet
contemporary standards. Candidates for the DSc degree who
apply for reinstatement may be required to repeat qualifying
examinations.
Grades
Graduate work is graded on a scale of A, B, C, D, P and F
(failure), with the auxiliary marks of I (incomplete), X (no final
examination) and N (no grade submitted). Audit grades are L
(successful audit) and Z (unsuccessful audit). The School of
Engineering uses a 4-point scale for calculating grade-point
averages, with A and A+ = 4, B = 3 and C = 2. A plus adds 0.3
to the value of a grade (with the exception of an A+ grade),
whereas a minus subtracts 0.3 from the value of a grade.
A grade of I or X in a course other than research must be
removed no later than the close of the next semester; if not, the I
or X turns into an F at the end of the next regular semester after
the I or X grade was assigned.
*Physical Education (L28) and University College courses
will not count in GPA calculations or toward earned units in
Engineering master's degrees.
Academic Probation and
Suspension
Satisfactory academic progress is a prerequisite for continuation
in engineering degree programs. Most financial awards and all
federally funded awards are contingent upon the maintenance
of satisfactory academic progress. The following are the minimal
standards of satisfactory academic progress for Doctor of
Science and Master's students. Degree programs may set
stricter standards, but they may not relax those listed below.
Acceptability of grades below B- for the fulfillment of degree
requirements is determined by individual departments.
Doctor of Science (DSc) students must maintain a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.00.
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• Academic probation occurs if a semester or cumulative GPA
drops below 3.00.
• A DSc student is eligible for academic suspension if any one
of the following occurs:
• Receives an F grade in a course, or
• Earns a semester or cumulative GPA less than 2.00, or
• Has been on probation for two semesters and has not
attained a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Master's students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least
2.70.
• Academic probation occurs if a semester or cumulative GPA
drops below 2.70.
• A master's student is eligible for academic suspension if any
one of the following occurs:
• Receives an F grade in a course, or
• Earns a semester or cumulative GPA less than 2.00, or
• Has been on probation for two semesters and has not
attained a 2.70 cumulative GPA.
Academic probation represents a warning that things are not
going well academically. Students placed on academic probation
may continue to stay enrolled in their degree programs but must
meet with the Assistant Director of Graduate Student Services.
This meeting will serve as an opportunity for the student to
identify areas for improvement and to create a strategy for
success for the duration of their degree program.
Academic suspension represents being dismissed from the
school. Students placed on academic suspension are not eligible
to enroll or to continue their degree programs.
Students who are suspended may petition the registrar
in the McKelvey School of Engineering for reinstatement.
Reinstatement petitions will be referred to the Graduate Board
for review. If a student decides not to appeal an academic
suspension or if a student's appeal is not successful, registration
for the upcoming semester will be cancelled, and the student's
academic record will be closed. If this should occur, it may be
possible for a student to apply for re-enrollment at Washington
University in St. Louis at a future time. Students in this situation
will need to show that they have successfully completed
challenging full-time course work at a different institution
(generally, for at least one year), that they have been employed
in a full-time position (generally, for at least one year), or a
combination of the two (school and work). There is no guarantee
that students who have been suspended will be allowed to
return.
A grade of I or X in a course other than research must be
removed no later than the close of the next semester; if not, the
I or X turns into an F at the end of the next regular semester
after the I or X grade was assigned. Students are eligible for
suspension after an I or X grade changes to an F grade.
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Satisfactory academic progress for engineering students in
PhD programs is monitored by the Graduate School as well as
the degree program. Please refer to the Academic Information
(http://bulletin.wustl.edu/grad/gsas/phd/academic) section of
the Graduate School Bulletin for specific information related to
policies concerning PhD students.
Satisfactory Academic Progress and Title IV Financial
Aid: Federal regulations require that students receiving federal
Title IV financial aid maintain satisfactory academic progress
(SAP). SAP is evaluated annually at the end of the spring
semester. In order to be considered to be maintaining SAP and
thus be eligible for federal financial aid, a student must maintain
minimum requirements for cumulative grade-point average
(>2.70 for master's and >3.0 for DSc) and pace (credit earned for
at least 67 percent of the credits attempted). The degree must
also be completed within the maximum time frame allowed for
the program (defined as 150 percent of the required credits).
Students who are not maintaining progress will be notified by
Engineering Student Services and, barring an approved appeal,
are ineligible for aid for future semesters. PhD students should
refer to the Graduate School Bulletin for specific information
related to SAP. Additional information about SAP is available
from Student Financial Services (https://sfs.wustl.edu/resources/
Pages/Satisfactory-Academic-Progress.aspx).
Repeating a Course
If an Engineering graduate student repeats a course at
Washington University, only the second grade is included in the
calculation of the grade-point average. Both enrollments and
grades are shown on the student's official transcript. The symbol
R next to the first enrollment's grade indicates that the course
was later retaken. Credit toward the degree is allowed for the
latest enrollment only.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of 6 units of graduate credit obtained at institutions
other than Washington University may be applied toward the
master's degree. Approved transfer credit for undergraduate
course work completed at a different institution cannot be posted
until a letter is received from that institution's registrar, which
states the graduate-level course work was not used to satisfy
undergraduate degree requirements.
A maximum of 24 units of graduate credit earned at institutions
other than Washington University may be applied toward the
Doctor of Philosophy degree, and a maximum of 48 units may
go toward the Doctor of Science degree. Transfer credit must be
recommended by the adviser, department or program chairman
and approved by the appropriate registrar. No graduate courses
carrying grades lower than B can be accepted for transfer toward
any graduate degree.
No courses will be accepted toward degree requirements if the
course exceeds the 10-year maximum time period, unless those
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courses have the formal approval of the Engineering Graduate
Board.
Disability Resources
Services for students with hearing, temporary or permanent
visual, orthopedic, learning or other disabilities are coordinated
through Disability Resources. Identifying oneself as having a
disability is voluntary.
To the greatest extent possible, students with disabilities are
integrated as equal members of the total student population.
Services provided for students with disabilities may include
but are not limited to readers, note takers, special parking,
tutoring, counseling, appropriate academic accommodations
(e.g., alternate testing conditions), and referral to community
resources. To receive accommodations or services, students
must initiate a request for services and are encouraged to
contact Disability Resources upon admission or once diagnosed.
For more information please visit the Disability Resources
website (http://cornerstone.wustl.edu/disability-resources).
Leaves of Absence
Engineering students may petition to take a leave of absence.
On a leave of absence, students in good standing are assured
re-enrollment within the next two years. Before returning, the
student is to notify the McKelvey School of Engineering and
submit a Reinstatement Form at least six weeks prior to the
beginning of the appropriate term. A student wishing to take
a medical leave of absence must have a recommendation for
the medical leave of absence from Habif Health and Wellness
Center (http://shs.wustl.edu) submitted to the appropriate dean
in the McKelvey School of Engineering prior to leaving and prior
to re-enrollment. The dean will decide whether or not to grant the
request for the medical leave of absence and re-enrollment upon
reviewing the recommendations from Habif Health and Wellness
Center and the student's file.
Academic Integrity
All students in the McKelvey School of Engineering are expected
to conform to high standards of conduct. This statement on
student academic integrity is intended to provide guidelines on
academic behaviors that are not acceptable.
It is dishonest and a violation of academic integrity if any of
the following occurs:
1. A student turns in work that is represented as their own
when in fact they have significant outside help. When a
student turns in work with their name on it, they are in effect
stating that the work is theirs and theirs alone.
2. A student uses the results of another person's work (e.g.,
exam, homework, computer code, lab report) and represents
it as their own, regardless of the circumstances.
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3. A student requests special consideration from an instructor
when the request is based upon false information or
deception.
4. A student submits the same academic work to two or
more courses without the permission of each of the course
instructors. This includes submitting the same work if the
same course is retaken.
5. A student willfully damages the efforts of other students.
6. A student uses prepared materials when writing an in-class
exam, except as approved by the instructor.
7. A student writes on or make erasures on any test material or
class assignment being submitted for re-grading.
8. A student collaborates with other students planning or
engaged in any form of academic dishonesty.
9. A student turns in work that is represented as a cooperative
effort when in fact they did not contribute their fair share of
the effort.
10. A student does not use proper methods of documentation.
For example, students should enclose borrowed information
in quotation marks; acknowledge material that they have
abstracted, paraphrased or summarized; and cite the source
of such material by listing the author, the title of the work, the
publication in which it appeared, and the page reference.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. To seek clarification,
students should ask the professor or assistant in instruction for
guidance.
Note: PhD students should refer to the Graduate School Policies
& Procedures webpage (http://graduateschool.wustl.edu/
policies-procedures) for a link to the full text of the Academic and
Professional Integrity Policy for Graduate Students.
Financial Information
Tuition Policy
The 2019-20 tuition and fees (https://engineering.wustl.edu/
prospective-students/graduate-admissions/Pages/tuition-
financial-assistance.aspx) for graduate students in the McKelvey
School of Engineering can be found on the Engineering graduate
admissions webpage. Tuition for full-time students is determined
by each student's prime division, not by the division that teaches
the course. Students should check with their department before
enrolling in courses outside their division.
Students who will receive reimbursement from their employers
are responsible for tuition being paid by the due date. Employer
reimbursements that are contingent upon course completion
and/or a satisfactory grade will not exempt the student from
stated due dates and the assessment of penalties.
All full-time graduate students in Engineering (DSc and
master's) are assessed tuition at a full-time tuition rate and do
not receive refunds for dropping individual courses. All part-
time graduate students who were assessed tuition on a per-
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credit-hour basis may receive a refund for dropped course(s)

based on the refund schedule below. Refunds are computed
from the date on which the course is dropped, as reflected in the
Student Information System. Refund checks are made available
as soon as possible (usually four to six weeks after the drop is
completed).

Period of Withdrawal Percent of

Refund
1st-2nd week of classes 100%
3rd-4th week of classes 80%
5th-6th week of classes 60%
7th-8th week of classes 50%
9th-10th week of classes 40%
After 10th week of classes No Refund

Note: After the date of the first class meeting, refunds are not
granted for short courses, which run less than the full semester
length. Questions concerning the refund policy should be
directed to the Engineering Accounting Office at 314-935-6183.

Financial Aid
Master's students are expected to be self-supporting and are
generally not eligible for any institutional financial assistance.
However, participants in the bachelor's/master's program
(https://engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-students/graduate-
admissions/Pages/bs-ms.aspx) and the dual-degree program
(https://engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-students/dual-degree/
Pages/masters-degree-programs.aspx) could qualify for tuition
remission. All master's students who attend at least half-time
(i.e., 3 units in the summer and 4.5 units in the fall and spring)
and who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be
eligible for federal student loans.

Federal financial aid for PhD students is processed by

the Graduate School. Candidates should complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA (https://
fafsa.ed.gov)) for the appropriate academic year.

For more information, contact Janna Schmitt at by phone at

314-935-8460 or by email at j.schmitt@wustl.edu.

Loans
The federal government provides a number of student
loan programs, and there are rules and requirements for
each program. These programs are subject to change by
the government agencies that oversee them, and they
require that detailed financial information be provided by
the student. For more information about federal loans
(https://engineering.wustl.edu/prospective-students/Pages/
GradFinAddApp.aspx) available to graduate students, please
visit the Engineering website.

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Interdisciplinary
Opportunities
Washington University offers courses through interdisciplinary
programs that include studies in a variety of disciplines that cross
traditional academic boundaries and support academic areas
outside of the schools.
• A limited opportunity for some Washington University
students to enroll in courses at Saint Louis University and
the University of Missouri-St. Louis is available through the
Inter-University Exchange Program (p. 106).
• The Skandalaris Center (p. 107) offers co-curricular
programming and practical, hands-on training and funding
opportunities to students and faculty in all disciplines and
schools.
Inter-University Exchange
Program
The Inter-University Exchange (IE) program between
Washington University, Saint Louis University (SLU) and the
University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) began in 1976 as an
exchange agreement encouraging greater inter-institutional
cooperation at the graduate level. Over time, this program
has evolved to include undergraduate education. The basic
provisions of the original agreement are still in place today, and
participation continues to be at the discretion of each academic
department or unit.
At Washington University, there are several schools that do not
participate in this program (i.e., degree-seeking students in
these schools are not eligible to participate in the IE program,
and courses offered in these schools are not open to SLU
and UMSL students attending Washington University through
the IE program). They are the School of Law, the School of
Medicine, University College and the Summer School. The
Washington University schools that are open to participation in
the IE program may have specific limitations or requirements for
participation; details are available in those offices.
The following provisions apply to all course work taken by
Washington University students attending SLU or UMSL
through the IE program:
• Such courses can be used for the fulfillment of degree or
major requirements. (Students should consult with their
dean's office for information about how IE course work will
count toward their grade-point average, units and major
requirements.)
• Such courses are not regularly offered at Washington
University.
• Registration for such courses requires preliminary approval
of the student's major/department adviser, the student's
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division office or dean, and the academic department of the
host university.
• Students at the host institution have first claim on course
enrollment (i.e., a desired course at SLU or UMSL may be
fully subscribed and unable to accept Washington University
students).
• Academic credit earned in such courses will be considered
as resident credit, not transfer credit.
• Tuition for such courses will be paid to Washington
University at the prevailing Washington University rates;
there is no additional tuition cost to the student who enrolls in
IE course work on another campus. However, students are
responsible for any and all fees charged by the host school.
• Library privileges attendant on enrolling in a course on a host
campus will be made available in the manner prescribed by
the host campus.
Instructions
Washington University students must be enrolled full-time
in order to participate in the IE program and have no holds,
financial or otherwise, on their academic record at Washington
University or at the host institution.
1. The student must complete the IE program application
form. Forms are available from the Office of the University
Registrar and on its website (link below).
2. The student must provide all information requested in the
top portion of the form and indicate the course in which they
wish to enroll.
3. The student must obtain the approval signature of the
professor teaching the class or the department chair at SLU
or UMSL, preferably in person.
4. The student also must obtain the approval signatures of their
major adviser at Washington University and the appropriate
individual in their dean's office.
5. Completed forms must be submitted to the Office of the
University Registrar in the Women's Building a minimum of
one week before the start of the term.
Course enrollment is handled administratively by the registrars
of the home and host institutions. Washington University
students registered for IE course work will see these courses
on their class schedule and academic record at WebSTAC
under departments I97 (SLU) and I98 (UMSL). Final grades are
recorded when received from the host institution. The student
does not need to obtain an official transcript from SLU or UMSL
to receive academic credit for IE course work at Washington
University.
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Contact: Office of the University Registrar Get Trained

Phone: 314-935-5959 The Skandalaris Center offers many programs that provide
Email: registrar@wustl.edu real-world, practical training in creativity, innovation, and
Website: http://registrar.wustl.edu/student- entrepreneurship. Below are a few program examples:
records/registration/the-inter-
1. Summer Entrepreneurial Internship Program (http://
university-exchange-program
skandalaris.wustl.edu/training/internship)
This 10-week summer program offers undergraduate
Skandalaris Center for students in any school the opportunity to experience
Interdisciplinary Innovation and entrepreneurship in a real-world setting through
a paid internship at an early stage startup. Each
Entrepreneurship week on Wednesdays, students participate in unique
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and activities, including site visits to startups or co-working
Entrepreneurship (http://skandalaris.wustl.edu) is the place on spaces, panel discussions, and visits to St. Louis
campus Where Creative Minds Connect. neighborhoods. Applications generally run from early
January to early February each year.
Mission 2. Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) (http://
The Skandalaris Center aims to inspire and develop creativity, skandalaris.wustl.edu/training/step)
innovation, and entrepreneurship at Washington University in StEP provides a unique opportunity for students to own
St. Louis. and operate a business on or off campus. Student owners
can supplement the valuable business and entrepreneurial
Who We Serve skills they learn in the classroom while gaining real-world
Our initiatives serve all Washington University students, alumni, experience as they manage and lead their own businesses.
faculty, staff, and, on occasion, the community. We call this the 3. IdeaBounce® (https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/training/
SC Network. ideabounce)
IdeaBounce® is both an online platform and an event for
Our Initiatives sharing venture ideas and making connections. This is an
Our initiatives are divided into three parts: opportunity for participants to pitch their idea (no matter
how "fresh"), get feedback on it, and make connections. In-
1. Get Connected (p. 107)
person events happen around twice per semester.
2. Get Trained (p. 107)
4. The Hatchery (http://skandalaris.wustl.edu/training/hatchery)
3. Get Funded (p. 107)
Various schools at Washington University offer
Get Connected entrepreneurial training for credit. One such course is
The Hatchery (Business Planning for New Enterprises).
A great way to get started in creativity, innovation, and
It is offered by the Olin Business School in both the fall
entrepreneurship at Washington University is to get connected
and spring semesters, and it is open to all students at the
with peers and various resources:
university.
Join a Student Group or Fellowship Students form teams around a commercial or social venture
idea proposed by a student or community entrepreneur.
There are 14 student organizations committed to various aspects
The deliverables for the course include two presentations
of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Some are limited
to a panel of judges and a complete business plan. The
to undergraduate or graduate student participation, and some
deliverables in the course are similar to the deliverables in
support all.
the Skandalaris Center's business plan competitions and can
• Visit our Student Organizations webpage (https:// be a valuable first step toward competitions and funding for a
skandalaris.wustl.edu/get-connected/student-orgs). new venture.

Join the Skandalaris Center Email List Get Funded

The email newsletter is the most up-to-date and complete record
The Skandalaris Center offers the following business plan
of upcoming opportunities.
competitions for Washington University students:
• Join the email list (https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/get-
The Suren G. Dutia and Jas K. Grewal Global Impact Award
connected/stay-connected-with-skandalaris).
(GIA) (http://skandalaris.wustl.edu/funding/global-impact-award)

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The GIA awards scalable, impactful, quick-to-market Washington

University-affiliated startups.

• Who Can Apply: Washington University students, postdocs,

residents, and recent alumni
• Award: Up to $50K

Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC) (https://

skandalaris.wustl.edu/funding/skandalaris-venture-competition)

The SVC provides expert mentorship to new ventures and

startups to ready them for commercializing their idea, launching,
and pitching to investors.

• Who Can Apply: Current Washington University students

• Award: Up to $15K

Learn More
Please contact the Skandalaris Center (https://
skandalaris.wustl.edu/contact-us) for additional information about
all programs. We're excited to hear from you!

Phone: 314-935-9134
Email: sc@wustl.edu
Website: http://skandalaris.wustl.edu

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Index I
Imaging Science & Engineering, Graduate Certificate ............. 54

A Imaging Science (Interdisciplinary PhD), Engineering ..............63

About This Bulletin ..................................................................... 3 Information Systems Management, Sever Institute .................. 97

About Washington University in St. Louis .................................. 4 Inter-University Exchange Program, Graduate .......................106

Academic Calendar .................................................................... 4 Interdisciplinary Opportunities, Graduate ............................... 106

Academic Policies, Engineering, Graduate ............................ 101 M

Administration, Engineering, Graduate ...................................100 Master of Control Engineering (MCEng) .................................. 53
Admissions, Engineering, Graduate ....................................... 100 Master of Engineering in Robotics (MEngR) ............................ 53

B Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical Innovation .......... 25

Biomedical Engineering, Graduate ...........................................16 Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science and
Engineering ...............................................................................41
C Master of Engineering (MEng) in Energy, Environmental &
Campus Resources .................................................................... 5 Chemical Engineering (EECE) ................................................. 62

Combined Master of Engineering/Master of Business
Administration (MEng/MBA) ..................................................... 62
Computational & Data Sciences, Graduate ..............................25
Computer Science & Engineering, Graduate ........................... 29
Construction Management, Sever Institute .............................. 93
Cybersecurity Management, Sever Institute .............................95
D
Data Mining and Machine Learning, Graduate Certificate ........ 42
Degrees Offered, Engineering, Graduate .................................99
Doctoral Degrees, Electrical & Systems Engineering ...............50
Doctoral Degrees, Engineering ................................................ 14
Doctoral Degrees, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
................................................................................................... 83
E Master's Degrees, Engineering ................................................ 15
Electrical & Systems Engineering, Graduate ............................42
Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Graduate ..... 56
Engineering, Graduate ............................................................. 14
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering ....... 85
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) ............. 84
Master of Science in Data Analytics and Statistics (MSDAS) ....52
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) ................51
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) ............83
Master of Science in Systems Science & Mathematics (MSSSM)
................................................................................................... 51
Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering ................. 25
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering ................... 40
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science ......................... 39
Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity Engineering ............. 40
Master of Science (MS) in Energy, Environmental & Chemical
Engineering (EECE) ................................................................. 62
Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering ..85
Materials Science & Engineering, Graduate .............................68
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, Graduate ..........74

Engineering Management, Sever Institute ............................... 96

P
PhD and Combined MD/PhD in Biomedical Engineering ......... 24
F PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering ............... 39
Fields of Study, Engineering, Graduate ................................... 16
PhD in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE) 61
Financial Information, Engineering, Graduate ........................ 104
Policies, Washington University ................................................. 8
H Post-PhD Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics ...................24
Health Care Operational Excellence, Sever Institute ................97 Project Management, Sever Institute ....................................... 98

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S
Sever Institute .......................................................................... 86

Skandalaris Center, Graduate ................................................107

T
Trustees & Administration .......................................................... 4

U
University Affiliations ................................................................ 13

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